Kolkata–Patna Express

The Kolkata–Patna Express was an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that ran between Kolkata and Patna Junction in India. It operated with 13131/13132 train numbers on daily basis. Eastern Railway cancelled its operations permanently from 19 May 2020. [1][2][3][4]

Kolkata–Patna Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service1 July 2014; 10 years ago (2014-07-01)
Last serviceDiscontinued on 19 May 2020
Current operator(s)Eastern Railway zone
Route
TerminiKolkata (KOAA)
Patna Junction (PNBE)
Stops40
Distance travelled548 km (341 mi)
Average journey time12h 35m
Service frequencyDaily [a]
Train number(s)13131/13132
On-board services
Class(es)AC III Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper Coaches, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed44 km/h (27 mph), including halts

Service

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The 13131/Kolkata–Patna Express had average speed of 44 km/h and covered 548 km in 12h 35m. 13132/Patna–Kolkata Express had average speed of 39 km/h and covered 548 km in 14h 10m.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train were:

Coach composition

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The train had standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consisted of 18 coaches :

  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 4 Sleeper coaches
  • 7 General
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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Both trains were hauled by an Asansol Loco Shed based WAM-4 or WAG-5P electric locomotive from Kolkata to Patna and vice versa.

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. ^ Verma, Kumod (5 October 2016). "Railway concessions only to senior citizens living in country". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  2. ^ ER TO RUN NEW HAMSAFAR EXPRESS
  3. ^ Two Days Chhattisgarh And Dehradun Ac Special Train Route Changes
  4. ^ Partial Cancellation Of 13131/13132 Kolkata–Anand Vihar Terminal–Kolkata Express Train
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