Dhanbad–Gaya Intercity Express
The 13305 / 06 Dhanbad - Gaya Junction Intercity Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways East Central Railway zone that runs between Dhanbad Junction and Gaya Junction in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Dhanbad Junction |
| Stops | 15 |
| End | Gaya Junction |
| Distance travelled | 199 km (124 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 13305 / 13306 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | general unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 50.5 km/h (31 mph) |
It operates as train number 13305 from Dhanbad Junction to Gaya Junction and as train number 13306 in the reverse direction serving the states of Jharkhand & Bihar.
Coaches
The 13305 / 06 Dhanbad - Gaya Junction Intercity Express has ten general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[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
The 13305 Dhanbad Junction - Gaya Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 199 km (124 mi) in 3 hours 55 mins (51 km/hr) & in 4 hours 00 mins as the 13306 Gaya Junction - Dhanbad Junction Intercity Express (50 km/hr).[3]
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
The 13305 / 06 Dhanbad - Gaya Junction Intercity Express runs from Dhanbad Junction via Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Gomoh, Hazaribagh Road, Koderma Junction to Gaya Junction.
Traction
As the route is electrified, a Mughalsarai Junction based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
External Links
- 13305 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 13306 Intercity Express at India Rail Info