The 15271 / 15272 Howrah–Muzaffarpur Jan Sadharan Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Central Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Muzaffarpur Junction in India.
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 12 February 2015 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Howrah (HWH) Muzaffarpur (MFP) | ||||
| Stops | 10 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 549 km (341 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 11 hours 45 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 15271 / 15272 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | No | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 47 km/h (29 mph) average including halts | ||||
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It operates as train number 15271 from Howrah Junction to Muzaffarpur Junction and as train number 15272 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand & Bihar.[1]
Coaches edit
The 15271 / 72 Howrah Junction–Muzaffarpur Junction Jan Sadharan Express has 17 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.[2]
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service edit
The 15271 Howrah Junction–Muzaffarpur Junction Jan Sadharan Express covers the distance of 549 km (341 mi) in 11 hours 45 mins (47 km/h) and in 11 hours 45 mins as the 15272 Muzaffarpur Junction–|Howrah Junction Jan Sadharan Express (47 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 edit
The 15271/15272 Howrah–Muzaffarpur Jan Sadharan Express runs from Howrah via Bardhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Madhupur, Jasidih, Jhajha, Barauni Junction, Samastipur to Muzaffarpur Junction.
Traction edit
As the route is fully electrified, a Howrah-based WAP-7 electric locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.
References edit
External links edit
- 15271 Jan Sadharan Express at India Rail Info
- 15272 Jan Sadharan Express at India Rail Info