Sahibganj–Danapur Intercity Express

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Sahibganj - Danapur Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)East Central Railway zone
Route
StartSahebganj
Stops27
EndDanapur
Distance travelled305 km (190 mi)
Service frequencyExcept Sunday
Train number(s)13235 / 13236
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car -1 coach and Second Seating (2S) - 20 Coaches
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo onboard catering but E-catering available
Observation facilitiesRake Sharing with 13233 / 13234 Rajgriha Express
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways ICF Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationElectrified Runs with DDU/WAP 4
Operating speed35.5 km/h (22 mph)

The 13235 / 36 Sahibganj - Danapur Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Central Railway zone that runs between Sahibganj Junction railway station and Danapur in India.[1]

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, twenty 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 was electrified in May 2019, a Mughalsarai Junction based WAP-4 diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References[]

  1. ^ [1], jagran.com, 20 June 2017
  2. ^ [2], jagran.com, 9 November 2016
  3. ^ [3], jagran.com, 30 July 2015

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