Saharsa–Anand Vihar Terminal Jan Sadharan Express Explained

Saharsa–Anand Vihar Terminal Jan Sadharan Express
Type:Express
Operator:East Central Railways
Start: (SHC)
Stops:23
End: (ANVT)
Distance:1254km (779miles)
Journeytime:27 hours 22 mins
Frequency:Weekly
Class:General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No
Observation:Large windows
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:15529 / 15530
Speed:47km/h average including halts
Sharing:15531/15532 Saharsa–Amritsar Jan Sadharan Express (via Chandigarh)

The 15529 / 15530 Saharsa–Anand Vihar Terminal Jan Sadharan Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Central Railway zone that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 15529 from Saharsa Junction to Anand Vihar Terminal and as train number 15530 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, & Delhi.[1]

Coaches

The 15529 / 30 Saharsa Junction–Anand Vihar Terminal Jan Sadharan Express has 16 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car.[2]

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 15529 Saharsa Junction–Anand Vihar Terminal Jan Sadharan Express covers the distance of 1254km (779miles) in 26 hours 45 mins (47 km/h) and in 27 hours 20 mins as the 15530 Anand Vihar Terminal–Saharsa Junction Jan Sadharan Express (46 km/h).[3]

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 15529 / 15530 Saharsa–Anand Vihar Terminal Jan Sadharan Express runs from Saharsa Junction via,,,,,,,,,,,,, to Anand Vihar Terminal.

Traction

As the route is now fully electrified, a Ghaziabad-based WAP-7 locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/19-new-trains-to-roll-out-this-financial-year/articleshow/49250322.cms
  2. http://www.amarujala.com/uttar-pradesh/pratapgarh/padmavat-including-trains-are-old-and-coach-hindi-news
  3. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/13000-persons-held-in-December-for-violating-railways-law/articleshow/45814185.cms