Patna–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express

Patna Junction – SMVT Bengaluru
Humsafar Express
Overview
Service typeHumsafar Express
First service2 March 2019; 5 years ago (2019-03-02)
Current operator(s)East Central Railways
Route
TerminiPatna Junction (PNBE)
Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru (SMVB)
Stops22
Distance travelled2,694 km (1,674 mi)
Average journey time48h 15m
Service frequencyWeekly [a]
Train number(s)22353 / 22354
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Humsafar
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed60 km/h (37 mph) average speed with halt

The 22353 / 22354 Patna–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express is a superfast train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Patna Junction and SMVT Bengaluru of Bengaluru city.

It is currently being operated with 22353/22354 train numbers on a weekly basis.

Coach composition

The trains is completely 3-tier AC sleeper trains designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.

Service

The 22353/Patna - Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru Humsafar Express has an average speed of 54 km/h and covers 2640 km in 48h 45m.[1]

The 22354/Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru - Patna Humsafar Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 2640 km in 47h 30m.[2]

Route and halts

Traction

This route is fully electrified and both trains are hauled by a Gomoh Loco Shed based WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.

Schedule

Train Number Station Code Departure Station Departure Time Departure Day Arrival Station Arrival Time Arrival Day
22353 PNBE Patna Junction 20:15 PM Thursday Banaswadi 21:15 PM Sat
22354 SMVB Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru 13:15 PM Sun Patna Junction 12:45 PM Tue

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Runs one days in a week for every direction.

References

  1. ^ "22353/Patna - Banaswadi Humsafar Express". India Rail Info.
  2. ^ "22354/Banaswadi - Patna Humsafar Express". India Rail Info.