Sahibganj–Danapur Intercity Express
The 13235 / 36 Sahibganj - Danapur Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Central Railway zone that runs between Sahebganj and Danapur in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Sahebganj |
| Stops | 27 |
| End | Danapur |
| Distance travelled | 305 km (190 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 13235 / 13236 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | general unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | Rake Sharing with 13205 / 13206 Janhit Express & 13233 / 13234 Rajgriha Express |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 35.5 km/h (22 mph) |
It operates as train number 13235 from Sahebganj to Danapur and as train number 13236 in the reverse direction serving the states of Jharkhand & Bihar.
Coaches
The 13235 / 36 Sahibganj - Danapur Intercity Express has one AC chair car, one sleeper class, nine 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 13235 Sahebganj - Danapur Intercity Express covers the distance of 305 km (190 mi) in 9 hours 10 mins (33 km/hr) & in 8 hours 00 mins as the 13236 Danapur - Sahebganj Intercity Express (38 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 13235 / 36 Sahibganj - Danapur Intercity Express runs from Sahebganj via Bhagalpur Junction, Jamalpur Junction, Kiul Junction to Danapur.
Traction
As the route is going to electrification, a Mughalsarai Junction based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
External links
- 13235 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 13236 Intercity Express at India Rail Info