Patna–Bhabua Road Intercity Express (via Gaya)

The Patna–Bhabua Road Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Patna Junction and Bhabua Road in India. It is currently being operated with 13243/13244 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3][4]

Patna–Bhabua Road Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)East Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiPatna Junction (PNBE)
Bhabua Road (BBU)
Stops22
Distance travelled243 km (151 mi)
Average journey time6h
Service frequencyDaily [a]
Train number(s)13249/13250
On-board services
Class(es)General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesLHB coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed40 km/h (25 mph), including halts

Service

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The 13243/Patna–Bhabua Road InterCity Express has an average speed of 40 km/h and covers 243 km in 6h. The 13244/Bhabua Road–Patna InterCity Express Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 243 km in 5h 45m.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 14 coaches:

  • 12 General
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Mughal Sarai Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Patna to Bhabua Road and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The trains shares its rake with

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References

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  1. ^ "Contradictory reports on derailment of Patna–Bhabua Express". Janta Ka Reporter. 3 January 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
  2. ^ "List of Rescheduled/Delayed/Late Trains 17 January 2014 s". Archived from the original on 17 March 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
  3. ^ "Rescheduled trains today". Archived from the original on 17 March 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
  4. ^ Patna-Bhabua Intercity Express derailment was a mock drill to check response time, says Jakhim Railway Station Master
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