Saharsa–Amritsar Jan Sewa Express Explained

Purnia Court–Amritsar Jan Sewa Express
Type:Express
Operator:Northern Railway zone
Stops:51
Distance:1619km (1,006miles)
Journey Time:36 hours
Frequency:Daily
Class:general unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No
Stock:Standard Indian Railways Coaches
Trainnumber:14617/ 14618
Speed:46km/h

The 14617 / 18 Purnia Court–Amritsar Junction Jan Sewa Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Northern Railway zone that runs between and in India.[1]

It operates as train number 14617 from Purnia Court to Amritsar Junction and as train number 14618 in the reverse direction serving the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand, Haryana & Punjab.

Coaches

The 14617 / 18 Purnia Court–Amritsar Junction Jan Sewa Express has 22 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 14617 Purnia Court–Amritsar Junction Jan Sewa Express covers the distance of 1619km (1,006miles) in 36 hours (47 km/h) and in 36 hours as the 14618 Amritsar Junction– Purnia Court Jan Sewa Express (46 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 14617 / 18 Purnia Court–Amritsar Junction Jan Sewa Express runs from via,,,,,,,,,,,,, to Amritsar Junction.

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, a -based WAP-5 electric locomotive to its destination.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.livehindustan.com/news/ranchi/article1--40-express-trains-canceled-due-to-fog-Hajipur-zone-631770.html