Patna–Hatia Express
The 18623 / 18624 Patna - Hatia 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 18623/18624 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Bihar & Jharkhand |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Patna Junction (PNBE) |
| Stops | 24 |
| End | Hatia (HTE) |
| Distance travelled | 411 km (255 mi) |
| Average journey time | 11h 00m |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 18623 / 18624 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 38 km/h (24 mph), including halts |
Service
The 18623/Patna - Hatia Express has an average speed of 38 km/h (24 mph) and covers 414 km (257 mi) in 11h. The 18624/Hatia - Patna Express has an average speed of 36 km/h (22 mph) and covers 414 km (257 mi) in 11h 25m.
Route & Halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 km/h (68 mph). The train consists of 21 coaches :
- 1 First AC
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 9 Sleeper Coaches
- 5 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Mughalsarai based WAP 4 electric locomotive from Patna to Hatia.
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 18696/18695 Islampur - Patna Express.
Notes
See also
References
- Railway concessions only to senior citizens living in country
- "Temporary stoppage of trains at Punpun station". The Times of India. 16 September 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
- Ministry of Railways Closes Traffic on Dhanbad-Chandrapura Section