Patna – Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express, with train numbers 12024 and 12023 is a Superfast Express train of the Jan Shatabdi Express series belonging to Indian Railways – East Central Railway zone that runs between Patna Junction and Howrah Junction in India.
| Patna – Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||||
| Service type | Jan Shatabdi Express | ||||
| Locale | Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal | ||||
| First service | November 2003. It replaced Patna - Howrah Shatabdi Express[1][2] which was introduced on 12 Nov 2001 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railways (ECR) | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Patna Junction (PNBE) Howrah Junction (HWH) | ||||
| Stops | 14 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 532 km (331 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 7 hours 40 minutes as 12024, 8 hours 10 minutes as 12023. | ||||
| Service frequency | Six days a week [a] | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12023 / 12024 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, Non AC Chair Car | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Auto-rack arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Rake Sharing With 12365/12366 Patna–Ranchi Jan Shatabdi Express | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Overhead racks | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Electrification | Yes | ||||
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) maximum, 67.20 km/h (42 mph) average including halts | ||||
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It operates as train number 12024 from Patna Junction to Howrah Junction and as train number 12023 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
History
editIt replaced a Shatabdi Express from Patna to Howrah (introduced on 12 Nov 2001) due to low patronage of the Shatabdi Express.
The Jan Shatabdi Express train was launched by the former railway minister of India, Nitish Kumar in the 2002-03 Railway Budget.[1][2]
Coach Composition
edit12024/12023 Patna - Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express runs with 22 LHB Coaches in the following composition:
- 3 AC Chair Car (CC)
- 17 Second Seating (2S)
- 1 Second Seating Luggage and Brake Van (2S)
- 1 Generator Luggage and Brake Van (EOG)
Patna Howrah Jan Shatabdi is run with two rakes, in a rake sharing arrangement (RSA) with Patna - Ranchi Jan Shatabdi Express and is maintained at the Rajendra Nagar Coaching Centre, located at Rajendra Nagar Terminal.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
editThe 12024 Patna Junction–Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express covers the distance of 532 km (331 mi) in 7 hours 40 mins (69.39 km/h) and in 8 hours 10 mins as 12023 Howrah–Patna Junction Jan Shatabdi Express (65.14 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
12024 is 2nd fastest in terms of time(1st being 12306 Howrah Rajdhani Express which takes 7hrs 20 mins from Patna Junction to Howrah Junction) and it takes around 7hrs 40 mins to cover entire journey from Patna to Howrah.
It is also the second fastest of all Jan Shatabdi Express in terms of speeds.
Stops of 12024/23 Patna Jan Shatabdi Express:
- Patna Junction
- Patna Sahib
- Bakhtiyarpur Junction
- Barh
- Mokama Junction
- Hathidah Junction
- Lucckesarai Junction
- Jamui
- Jhajha
- Jasidih Junction
- Madhupur Junction
- Jamtara
- Chittaranjan
- Asansol Junction
- Durgapur
- Howrah Junction8
- ^ Except Sundays
Routeing
editThe 12024 / 23 Patna Junction–Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Patna Junction via Mokama Junction, Jhajha, Madhupur Junction, Asansol Junction to Howrah Junction.[3]
Traction
editAs the entire route is fully electrified, a Gomoh,Samastipur,-based WAP-7 locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.[citation needed]
Operation
editRake sharing
editThe 12024 / 23 Patna Junction–Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express shares its rake with 12365 / 66 Patna–Ranchi Jan Shatabdi Express.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ a b "WITHDRAWAL OF SHATABDI EXPRESS BETWEEN HOWRAH AND PATNA".
- ^ a b "Patna-Howrah Shatabdi may be replaced by Janshatabdi". The Times of India. 30 January 2003.
- ^ a b "List of All Jan Shatabdi Trains (Page 1/3) : etrain.info". etrain.info.
- ^ "List of All Jan Shatabdi Trains (Page 1/3) : etrain.info". etrain.info. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
External links
edit- "Welcome to Indian Railways passenger reservation enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- Speech of Shri Nitish Kumar introducing the Railway Budget, 2002-2003 on 26th February 2002
- JANSHATABDI TRAIN LIST