Saharsa Patna Rajya Rani Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast, Rajya Rani Express |
| First service | 18 March 2012 |
| Current operator(s) | East Central |
| Route | |
| Start | Saharsa Junction |
| Stops | 6 |
| End | Patna Junction |
| Distance travelled | 224 km (139 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed |
110 km/h (68 mph) maximum ,56.00 km/h (35 mph), including halts |
The 12567 / 68 Saharsa Patna Rajya Rani Express is a Superfast express train of the Rajya Rani Express series belonging to Indian Railways - East Central Railway zone that runs between Saharsa Junction and Patna Junction in India.
It operates as train number 12567 from Saharsa Junction to Patna Junction and as train number 12568 in the reverse direction serving the state of Bihar.
Coaches
The 12567 / 68 Saharsa Patna Rajya Rani Express has 1 AC Chair Car, 12 General Unreserved & 2 Sitting cum Luggage Rack Coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car coach .
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 12567 / 68 Saharsa Patna Rajya Rani Express covers the distance of 224 km (139 mi) in 04 hours 00 mins (56.00 km/hr) in both directions .
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12567 / 68 Saharsa Patna Rajya Rani Express runs from Saharsa Junction via Begusarai, Mokama Junction to Patna Junction .
Traction
As route is yet to be fully electrified, a Mughalsarai based WDM 3A locomotive hauls the train for its entire journey .
Operation
12567 Saharsa Patna Rajya Rani Express runs from Saharsa Junction on a daily basis reaching Patna Junction the same day.
12568 Patna Saharsa Rajya Rani Express runs from Patna Junction on a daily basis reaching Saharsa Junction the same day.
Incidents
- On 19 August 2013, the 12567 Saharsa Patna Rajya Rani Express ran over 37 persons & injured 24 persons who were illegally crossing the tracks at Dhamara Ghat station. Furious over the 12567 Saharsa Patna Rajya Rani Express’s refusal to give way to the trespassers or stop for them, a furious mob set fire to the engine & severely damaged railway property .
See also
References
- http://media2.intoday.in/businesstoday/images/RailBudget_2011-12.pdf
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unPbpqMab4Q
- http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/bihar-train-accident-37-killed-as-rajyarani-express-runs-over-pilgrims/1157072/
- http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130819/news-current-affairs/article/12-feared-killed-speeding-train-bihar
- http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130822/jsp/bihar/story_17257942.jsp#.VA6vKKMyJXs
- http://www.holidayiq.com/railways/saharsa-patna-rajya-rani-sf-express-12567-train.html
External links
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 2014-04-05.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.". irfca.org. Retrieved 2014-04-05.