Patna–Hatia Patliputra Express

The 18621 / 18622 Patliputra Express is an Express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Patna Junction and Hatia in India. It is currently being operated with 18621/18622 train numbers on a tri-weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Patliputra Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railways
Route
StartPatna Junction (PNBE)
Stops33
EndHatia (HTE)
Distance travelled538 km (334 mi)
Average journey time15h 5m
Service frequencyTri-Weekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)18621 / 18622
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockICF coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed40 km/h (25 mph) average including halts

Service

The 18621/Patliputra Express has an average speed of 39 km/hr and covers 538 km in 13h 45m. The 18622/Patliputra Express has an average speed of 36 km/hr and covers 538 km in 15h 5m.

Route & Halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 13 coaches :

  • 1 AC III Tier
  • 6 Sleeper Coaches
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Patna to Hatia.

See also

Notes

  1. Runs three days in a week for every direction.

References


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