Katihar−Patna Intercity Express
The 15713 / 14 Katihar - Patna Junction Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Katihar Junction and Patna Junction in India.
_Intercity_Express_at_Chiriyatad%2C_Patna.jpg) 15713 (Katihar-Patna) Intercity Express at Chiriyatad, Patna | |||||
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Katihar Junction | ||||
| Stops | 12 | ||||
| End | Patna Junction | ||||
| Distance travelled | 290 km (180 mi) | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily (Except Sunday) | ||||
| Train number(s) | 15713 / 15714 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 43 km/h (27 mph) | ||||
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It operates as train number 15713 from Katihar Junction to Patna Junction and as train number 15714 in the reverse direction serving the states of Bihar.[1]
Coaches
The 15713 / 14 Katihar - Patna Junction Intercity Express has one AC Chair Car, three Non AC chair car, 9 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
The 22869 Katihar Junction - Patna Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 290 km (180 mi) in 6 hours 20 mins (46 km/hr) & in 7 hours 10 mins as the 15714 Patna Junction - Katihar Junction Intercity Express (40 km/hr).
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 15713 / 14 Katihar - Patna Junction Intercity Express runs from Katihar Junction via Khagaria Junction, Barauni Junction, Bakhtiyarpur Junction to Patna Junction.
Traction
As the route, a Mughalsarai Junction based WAP-4 Electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
External links
- 15713 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 15714 Intercity Express at India Rail Info