Howrah–Muzaffarpur Jan Sadharan Express

Howrah Junction - Muzaffarpur Junction Jan Sadharan Express
Overview
Service type Express
First service 12 February 2015 (2015-02-12)
Current operator(s) East Central Railway zone
Route
Start Howrah Junction
Stops 10
End Muzaffarpur Junction
Distance travelled 1,756 km (1,091 mi)
Service frequency Weekly
Train number(s) 15271 / 15272
On-board services
Class(es) general unreserved
Seating arrangements Yes
Sleeping arrangements Yes
Catering facilities No
Technical
Rolling stock Standard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed 47 km/h (29 mph)
Route map

The 15271 / 72 Howrah Junction - Muzaffarpur Junction Jan Sadharan Express is a Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Central Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Muzaffarpur Junction in India.

It operates as train number 15271 from Howrah Junction to Muzaffarpur Junction and as train number 15272 in the reverse direction serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand & Bihar.[1]

Coaches

The 15271 / 72 Howrah Junction - Muzaffarpur Junction Jan Sadharan Express has 17 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]

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 15271 Howrah Junction - Muzaffarpur Junction Jan Sadharan Express covers the distance of 1,756 km (1,091 mi) in 11 hours 45 mins (47 km/hr) & in 11 hours 45 mins as the 15272 Muzaffarpur Junction - Howrah Junction Jan Sadharan Express (47 km/hr).

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

The 15271 / 72 Howrah Junction - Muzaffarpur Junction Jan Sadharan Express runs from Howrah Junction via Barddhaman Junction, Asansol Junction, Madhupur Junction, Jasidih Junction, Jhajha, Barauni Junction, Samastipur Junction to Muzaffarpur Junction.

Traction

As the route is going to electrification, a Howrah Junction based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

  1. ↑ , indiatimes.com, 26 May 2011
  2. ↑ , rediff.com, 26 February 2005
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