Kolkata Shalimar–Patna AC Duronto Express

Kolkata Shalimar - Patna Jn
AC Duronto Express
The rake of the train arrived at Shalimar Station
Overview
Service typeDuronto Express
LocaleWest Bengal,Jharkhand, Bihar
First service19 February 2012[1]
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway
Route
TerminiPatna
Shalimar
Stops2
Distance travelled536 km (333 mi)
Average journey time8 hours 35 minutes
Service frequencyTri-weekly Service
Train number(s)22213 / 22214
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) Top Operating Speed,62 km/h (39 mph) average with halts

The Kolkata Shalimar-Patna AC Duronto Express is a premium superfast express train of the Indian Railways connecting Shalimar Railway Station (SHM) to Patna Railway Station (PNBE). It is currently being operated with 22213 (M, W, F)/ 22214 (T, T, Sat) train numbers.[2]

Stoppages

It stops only at ASANSOL JUNCTION railway station and JASIDIH JUNCTION railway station only.

Engine used

The Engine used for this Train is a WAP 7 of Santragachi shed from Shalimar to Patna.

Coach composition

The Duronto train provides a different category of accommodation. It has 1 AC tier, 2 AC tier and 3 AC tiers. The coach composition of the Patna Duronto is as follows:

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
SLR B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 A1 H1 EOG

See also

References

  1. ^ Patna-Howrah Duronto Express Business Line (The Hindu.com). Retrieved 21 February 2012
  2. ^ Patna-Howrah-Duronto-Express infraline.com