| Patna–Kota Express | |
| Type: | Express |
| Locale: | Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan |
| Operator: | East Central Railway |
| Start: | (PNBE) |
| Stops: | 26 |
| End: | (KOTA) |
| Distance: | 1279km (795miles) |
| Journeytime: | 24 hours 10 minutes |
| Frequency: | Daily |
| Class: | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | Available |
| Observation: | Large windows |
| Baggage: | Available |
| Stock: | LHB coach |
| Gauge: | Broad gauge |
| Trainnumber: | 13237 / 13238 13239 / 13240 |
| Speed: | 53km/h average including halts |
The Patna–Kota Express is a Express train of the Indian Railways, which runs between the capital of Bihar and in Rajasthan This train is Famous among students of Bihar. It's train numbers is 13237 / 13238 & 13239 / 13240.
Previously, the train ran between Lucknow and Mathura, later extended up to Patna and then Kota in July 2012.[1]
Train number 13237, 13239 depart from Patna Junction at 11:50, reaching Kota Junction the next day at 12:55. Train number 13238, 13240 departs from Kota at 18:10 and reach Patna the next day at 21:20.
Rake sharing: 13239/13240
As both the routes are now fully electrified, it is hauled by a Kanpur Loco Shed or Gomoh Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
MTJ/ (10);
| Train No. | Sector | Departure | Arrival | Frequency | Average speed | Stops | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13237 | Patna - Kota (via Ayodhya) | 11:50 | 12:55 | Tue, Sat, Sun | 50 km | Patna Junction,,,,, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Varanasi Junction, Jaunpur Junction, Shahganj Junction,,, Lucknow NR, Kanpur Central, Tundla Junction,,,,,,,,,,, Kota Junction | 1262 km |
| 13238 | Kota - Patna (via Ayodjya) | 15:25 | 17:20 | Thur, Fri, Sun | 48 km | Kota Junction,, Sawai Madhopur Junction,,,,,,,,, Tundla Junction, Kanpur Central,, Lucknow NR,,, Shahganj Junction, Jaunpur Junction, Varanasi Junction, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction,,,,, Patna Junction | 1262 km |
| 13239 | Patna - Kota (via Sultanpur) | 11:50 | 12:55 | Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri | 48 km | Patna Junction,,,, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Varanasi Junction,, Lucknow NR, Kanpur Central, Tundla Junction,,,,,,,,, Sawai Madhopur Junction,, Kota Junction | 1064 km |
| 13240 | Kota - Patna (via Sultanpur) | 15:25 | 17:20 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | 47 km | Kota Junction,, Sawai Madhopur Junction,,,,,,,,, Tundla Junction, Kanpur Central, Lucknow NR,, Varanasi Junction, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction,,,, Patna Junction | 1222 km |