The Islampur–Patna Express is an Express train belonging to East Coast Railway zone that runs between Islampur and Patna Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 18696/18695 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Islampur (IPR) Patna Junction (PNBE) |
| Stops | 18 |
| Distance travelled | 65 km (40 mi) |
| Average journey time | 2 hours |
| Service frequency | Daily [a] |
| Train number(s) | 18696 / 18695 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 32 km/h (20 mph), including halts |
Service
editThe 18695/Islampur–Patna Express has an average speed of 32 km/h and covers 65 km in 2h. The 18696/Patna–Islampur Express has an average speed of 26 km/h and covers 65 km in 2h 30 m.
Route and halts
editThe important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
editThe train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 21 coaches:
- 1 First AC
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 9 Sleeper Coaches
- 5 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
editBoth trains are hauled by a Mughalsarai-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Patna to Islampur & vice versa.
Rake sharing
editThe train shares its rake with 18621/18622 Patna–Hatia Express.
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Runs seven-day in a week for every direction.