Dhanbad–Patna Intercity Express

The Dhanbad–Patna Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Dhanbad Junction and Patna Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 13331/13332 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]

Dhanbad–Patna Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)East Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiDhanbad Junction (DHN)
Patna Junction (PNBE)
Stops20
Distance travelled370 km (230 mi)
Average journey time9h
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)13331/13332
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed42 km/h (26 mph), including halts

Service edit

The 13331/Dhanbad–Patna InterCity Express has an average speed of 41 km/h and covers 370 km in 9h. The 13332/Patna–Dhanbad InterCity Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 370 km in 7h 55m.

Route and halts edit

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition edit

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 24 coaches:

  • 1 AC First cum II Tier
  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 9 Sleeper coaches
  • 6 General
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction edit

Both trains are hauled by Gomoh Loco Shed-based WAP-7 or Din Dayal Upadhyay Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Patna to Dhanbad and vice versa.

Rake sharing edit

The train shares its rake with 13349/50 Patna Singrauli Express

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