Janaki Intercity Express

Janaki Intercity Express
Overview
Service type Superfast
First service June 22, 2016 (2016-06-22)[1] (extended to Katihar)
Current operator(s) East Central Railway zone
Route
Start Manihari
Stops 15
End Jaynagar
Distance travelled 370 km (230 mi)
Service frequency Daily
Train number(s) 15283 / 15284
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 32.5 km/h (20 mph)

The 15283 / 84 Janaki Intercity Express is a Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Central Railway zone that runs between Manihari and Jaynagar in India.

It operates as train number 15283 from Manihari to Jaynagar and as train number 15284 in the reverse direction serving the states of Bihar.

History

This train was run up to Saharsa Junction .Later wef 22 June 2016 it was extended up to Katihar Junction.

Coaches

The 15283 / 84 Janaki Intercity Express has 13 general unreserved, 1 Sleeper class & 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

The 22869 Manihari - Jaynagar Janaki Intercity Express covers the distance of 370 km (230 mi) in 13 hours 05 mins (28 km/hr) & in 10 hours 05 mins as the 15284 Jaynagar - Katihar Junction Intercity Express (37 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 15283 / 84 Janaki Intercity Express runs from Katihar Junction via Purnia Court, Saharsa Junction, Samastipur Junction to Jaynagar.

Traction

As the route is going to electrification, a Samastipur Junction based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

  1. ↑ "Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu Flags Off Various New Train Services". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. 22 June 2016.


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