Patna–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Humsafar Express |
| First service | 2 March 2019 |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Patna Junction (PNBE) Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru (SMVT) |
| Stops | 22 |
| Distance travelled | 2,694 km (1,674 mi) |
| Average journey time | 48h 15m |
| Service frequency | Weekly [a] |
| Train number(s) | 22353 / 22354 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Humsafar |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 60 km/h (37 mph) average speed with halt |
The 22353 / 22354 Patna–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express is a superfast train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Patna Junction and SMVT Bengaluru of Bengaluru city.
It is currently being operated with 22353/22354 train numbers on a weekly basis.
Coach Composition[]
The trains is completely 3-tier AC sleeper trains designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.
Service[]
The 22353/Patna - Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru Humsafar Express has an average speed of 54 km/hr and covers 2640 km in 48h 45m.[1]
The 22354/Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru - Patna Humsafar Express has an average speed of 56 km/hr and covers 2640 km in 47h 30m.[2]
Route & Halts[]
- Patna Junction
- Ara
- Buxar
- Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai)
- Allahabad Chheoki Junction
- Satna
- Katni Junction
- Jabalpur Junction
- Pipariya
- Itarsi Junction
- Betul
- Nagpur
- Chandrapur
- Balharshah
- Warangal
- Vijayawada
- Gudur
- Renigunta
- Katpadi Junction
- Jolarpettai Junction
- Krishnarajapuram
- Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru
Traction[]
This route is fully electrified and both trains are hauled by a Gomoh Loco Shed based WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.
Schedule[]
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22353 | PNBE | Patna Junction | 20:15 PM | Thursday | Banaswadi | 21:15 PM | Sat |
| 22354 | SMVT | Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru | 13:15 PM | Sun | Patna Junction | 12:45 PM | Tue |
See also[]
Notes[]
- ^ Runs one days in a week for every direction.
References[]
- ^ "22353/Patna - Banaswadi Humsafar Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "22354/Banaswadi - Patna Humsafar Express". India Rail Info.
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