Kolkata Shalimar–Patna AC Duronto Express

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Kolkata Shalimar - Patna Jn
AC Duronto Express
Shalimar Patna Duronto Express.jpg
The rake of the train arrived at Shalimar Station
Overview
Service type Duronto Express
Locale West Bengal,Jharkhand, Bihar
First service19 February 2012 [1]
Current operator(s) South Eastern Railway
Route
Termini Patna
Shalimar
Stops2
Distance travelled536 km (333 mi)
Average journey time8 hours 35 minutes
Service frequencyTri-weekly Service
Train number(s)22213 / 22214
On-board services
Class(es) AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock LHB coach
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) Top Operating Speed,62 km/h (39 mph) average with halts

The Kolkata Shalimar-Patna AC Duronto Express is a premium superfast express train of the Indian Railways connecting Shalimar Railway Station (SHM) to Patna Railway Station (PNBE). It is currently being operated with 22213 (M, W, F)/ 22214 (T, T, Sat) train numbers. [2]

Contents

Stoppages

It stops only at ASANSOL JUNCTION railway station.

Engine Used

The Engine used for this Train is a WAP 7 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 and 3 AC tiers. The coach composition of the Patna Duronto is as follows:

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References

  1. Patna-Howrah Duronto Express Business Line (The Hindu.com). Retrieved 21 February 2012
  2. Patna-Howrah-Duronto-Express infraline.com