Saharsa–Rajendra Nagar Terminal Intercity Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Saharsa Junction Rajendra Nagar Terminal |
| Stops | 15 |
| Distance travelled | 263 km (163 mi) |
| Average journey time | 6 hours 50 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily (Except Sunday) |
| Train number(s) | 13227 / 13228 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair car, general unreserved, Chair car |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Operating speed | 31.5 km/h (20 mph) |
The 23225 / 26 Saharsa - Rajendra Nagar Terminal Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern Railway zone that runs between Saharsa Junction and Rajendra Nagar Terminal in India.[1]
It operates as train number 23225 from Saharsa Junction to Rajendra Nagar Terminal and as train number 23226 in the reverse direction serving the states of Bihar.
Coaches
[edit]The 23225 / 26 Saharsa - Rajendra Nagar Terminal Intercity Express has one AC Chair Car, eight general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) 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
[edit]The 23225 Saharsa Junction - Rajendra Nagar Terminal Intercity Express covers the distance of 214 km (133 mi) in 6 hours 45 mins (32 km/h) and in 6 hours 55 mins as the 23226 Rajendra Nagar Terminal - Saharsa Junction Intercity Express (31 km/h).
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
[edit]The 23225 / 26 Saharsa - Rajendra Nagar Terminal Intercity Express runs from Saharsa Junction via Khagaria Junction, Barauni Junction, Bakhtiyarpur Junction to Rajendra Nagar Terminal.
Traction
[edit]As the route is going to electrification, a Mughalsarai Junction based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- 23225 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 23226 Intercity Express at India Rail Info