Kolkata Shalimar – Patna Duronto Express
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Duronto Express |
| Locale | West Bengal, Bihar |
| First service | 19 February 2012[1] |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Patna |
| Stops | 2 |
| End | Shalimar |
| Distance travelled | 536 km (333 mi) |
| Average journey time | 8 hours 35 minutes |
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly Service |
| Train number(s) | 22213 / 22214 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | No Rake sharing |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 62 km/h (39 mph) average with halts |
The Kolkata Shalimar Patna Duronto Express is a superfast express train of the Indian Railways connecting Kolkata (SHM) to Patna (PNBE). It is currently being operated with 22213 (M, W, F)/ 22214 (T, T, Sat) train numbers.[2]
Time Table
From Kolkata to Patna- 22213. The train starts from Shalimar railway station tri-weekly (M, W, F)
| Station Code | Station Name | Arrival | Departure | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHM | Shalimar railway station | Starting Station | 22:05 | 1 |
| PNBE | Patna Junction | 06:40 | Destination Station | 3 |
From Patna to Kolkata - 22214. The train starts from Patna Junction tri-weekly.
| Station Code | Station Name | Arrival | Departure | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNBE | Patna Junction | Starting Station | 20:40 | 3 |
| SHM | Shalimar railway station | Destination Station | 05:40 | 2 |
Stoppages
Being a Duronto Express it does not stop at any other station in between.
Engine Used
The Engine used for this Train is a WAP 4 of Santragachi shed from Shalimar to Patna.
Coach composition
The Duronto train provides a different category of accommodation. It has 1 AC tier, 2 AC tier, 3 A tier and Sleeper coaches. The coach composition of the Patna Duronto is as follows:
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
SLR | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | S8 | B1 | B2 | B3 | A1 | H1 | SLR |
See also
References
- ↑ Patna-Howrah Duronto Express Business Line (The Hindu.com). Retrieved 21 February 2012
- ↑ Patna-Howrah-Duronto-Express infraline.com
- http://indiarailinfo.com/train/timeline/edits-kolkata-shalimar-patna-duronto-express-22213-shm-to-pnbe/16936/1913/332
- http://indiarailinfo.com/train/farechart/ticket-fares-kolkata-shalimar-patna-duronto-express-22213-shm-to-pnbe/16936/1913/332
