Bandra Terminus–Patna Weekly Express

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Bandra - Patna Weekly Express
Overview
Service type Superfast
Locale Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar
First service1 January 2001;23 years ago (2001-01-01)
Current operator(s) Western Railway
Route
Termini Bandra Terminus (BDTS)
Patna Junction (PNBE)
Stops13
Distance travelled1,845 km (1,146 mi)
Average journey time31h 15m
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)22971 / 22972
On-board services
Class(es) AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
E-Catering
Observation facilitiesNo
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock LHB coach
Operating speed57 km/h (35 mph) average with halts

The 22971/22972 Bandra - Patna Weekly Express is a superfast train of the Indian Railways, which runs between Bandra Terminus of Mumbai and Patna Junction of Patna, the capital of Bihar.

Contents

It is currently being operated with 22971/22972 train numbers on a weekly basis. [1] [2]

Service

The 22971/Bandra Terminus - Patna Weekly Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1845 km in 33h 30m.

The 22972/Patna - Bandra Terminus Weekly Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 1845 km in 32h 25m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Schedule

Train NumberStation CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeDeparture DayArrival StationArrival TimeArrival Day
22971BDTS Bandra Terminus 16:35 PMMon Patna Junction 02:05 AMWed
22972PNBE Patna Junction 23:10 PMWed Bandra Terminus 07:35 AMFri

Coach composite

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches :

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Bandra to Itarsi. From Itarsi trains are hauled by a Diesel Loco Shed, Itarsi based WDP-4 or WDM-3A diesel locomotives uptil Patna and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 22965/66 Bandra Terminus - Bhagat Ki Kothi Superfast Express

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References

  1. "22971/Bandra Terminus - Patna Weekly Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
  2. "22972/Patna - Bandra Terminus Weekly Superfast Express". India Rail Info.