Bhagalpur–Danapur_Intercity_Express

Bhagalpur–Danapur Intercity Express

Bhagalpur–Danapur Intercity Express

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The 13401 / 02 Bhagalpur - Danapur Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Eastern Railway zone that runs between Bhagalpur Junction and Danapur in India.[1]

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It operates as train number 13401 from Bhagalpur Junction to Danapur and as train number 13402 in the reverse direction serving the states of Bihar.[2]

Coaches

The 13401 / 02 Bhagalpur - Danapur Intercity Express has one AC chair car, 14 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[3]

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 13401 Bhagalpur Junction - Danapur Intercity Express covers the distance of 231 km (144 mi) in 7 hours 05 mins (33 km/h) and in 6 hours 10 mins as the 13402 Danapur - Bhagalpur Junction Intercity Express (38 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 13401 / 02 Bhagalpur - Danapur Intercity Express runs from Bhagalpur Junction via Jamalpur Junction, Kiul Junction to Danapur.

Traction

As the route is going to electrification, a Jamalpur Junction based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

  1. [1]
    , livehindustan.com, 10 June 2017
  2. [2]
    , jagran.com, 19 April 2017
  3. [3]
    , prabhatkhabhar.com, 1 October 2016
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