Saharsa–Patna Rajya Rani Express

The 12567 / 12568 Saharsa–Patna Rajya Rani Express is a Superfast Express train of the Rajya Rani Express series belonging to Indian RailwaysEast Central Railway zone that runs between Saharsa Junction and Patna Junction in India.

Saharsa–Patna Rajya Rani Express
Overview
Service typeRajya Rani Express[1]
First serviceMarch 18, 2012; 12 years ago (2012-03-18)
Current operator(s)East Central Railways
Route
TerminiSaharsa Junction (SHC)
Patna Junction (PNBE)
Stops6
Distance travelled224 km (139 mi)
Average journey time4 hours 00 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12567 / 12568
On-board services
Class(es)AC3 Economy (AC Sleeper), AC Chair Car, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-catering
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
56.00 km/h (35 mph) average including halts

It operates as train number 12567 from Saharsa Junction to Patna Junction and as train number 12568 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Bihar. It is considered as Rajdhani Express or Shatabdi Express with general and AC coaches because its the fastest tain in this whole route and for best punctuality and cleanliness in train.

Coaches

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The 12567 / 68 Saharsa Junction–Patna Junction Rajya Rani Express has 3 AC Chair Car, 18 General coach 2 EOG. New LHB rakes allotted.

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

Service

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The 12567 / 68 Saharsa Junction–Patna Junction Rajya Rani Express covers the distance of 224 km (139 mi) in 04 hours 00 mins (56.00 km/h) in both directions [1].

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.

Routeing

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The 12567 / 12568 Saharsa–Patna Rajya Rani Express runs from Saharsa Junction via , Mansi Junction, Khagaria Junction, Begusarai, New Barauni Junction, Mokama Junction, Bakhtiyarpur Junction to Patna Junction [2].

Traction

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As route is fully electrified, a Gomoh-based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive hauls the train for its entire journey [3].

Operation

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  • 12567 Saharsa Junction–Patna Junction Rajya Rani Express runs from Saharsa Junction on a daily basis reaching Patna Junction the same day.
  • 12568 Patna Junction–Saharsa Junction Rajya Rani Express runs from Patna Junction on a daily basis reaching Saharsa Junction the same day.

Incidents

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Rajya Rani Express to Connect State Capitals With Important Cities of Those States". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
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