The 23225 / 26 Saharsa - Rajendra Nagar Terminal Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern Railway zone that runs between Saharsa Junction and Rajendra Nagar Terminal in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Saharsa Junction Rajendra Nagar Terminal |
| Stops | 15 |
| Distance travelled | 263 km (163 mi) |
| Average journey time | 6 hours 50 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily (Except Sunday) |
| Train number(s) | 13227 / 13228 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair car, general unreserved, Chair car |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Operating speed | 31.5 km/h (20 mph) |
It operates as train number 23225 from Saharsa Junction to Rajendra Nagar Terminal and as train number 23226 in the reverse direction serving the states of Bihar.
Coaches edit
The 23225 / 26 Saharsa - Rajendra Nagar Terminal Intercity Express has one AC Chair Car, eight general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.
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 23225 Saharsa Junction - Rajendra Nagar Terminal Intercity Express covers the distance of 214 km (133 mi) in 6 hours 45 mins (32 km/h) and in 6 hours 55 mins as the 23226 Rajendra Nagar Terminal - Saharsa Junction Intercity Express (31 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 23225 / 26 Saharsa - Rajendra Nagar Terminal Intercity Express runs from Saharsa Junction via Khagaria Junction, Barauni Junction, Bakhtiyarpur Junction to Rajendra Nagar Terminal.
Traction edit
As the route is going to electrification, a Mughalsarai Junction based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References edit
External links edit
- 23225 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 23226 Intercity Express at India Rail Info