Magadh Express

Magadh Express
Overview
Service type Express
Locale Bihar, Uttar pradesh, New Delhi
Current operator(s) North Central Railway zone
Route
Start Islampur (IPR)
Stops 25
End New Delhi (NDLS)
Distance travelled 1,064 km (661 mi)
Average journey time 19 hours 35 minutes
Service frequency Daily
On-board services
Class(es) Ac 1st, Ac 2tier, Ac 3tier, Sleeper, General
Seating arrangements Available
Sleeping arrangements Available
Catering facilities Available
Observation facilities Large Windows
Baggage facilities Available
Technical
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed 54 km/h (34 mph) average with halts
Route map

The Magadh Express is a superfast train running between New Delhi and Islampur. Its number is 12401/12402 and it departs from Islampur and reaches New Delhi the following day. In the past, its number was 2391/2392 and was run by Eastern Railways. Now it is run as a train from North Central Railways. The train covers a distance of 1065 km. It departs from New Delhi on 2000 hrs and reaches Islampur at 1355 hrs. The journey takes 17 hours, 55 minutes as the 2402 Magadh Express from New Delhi to Islampur. It departs from Islampur at 1610 hrs and reaches New Delhi at 1145 Hrs thereby covering distance in 19 hours, 35 minutes as the 2401 from Islampur to New Delhi. Earlier a train named Sonbhadra Express used to run between Patna to New Delhi and vice versa. It was converted to Magadh Express after introduction of Vikramshila Express.

Magadh Express - trainboard

History

Magadh Express (Known as Sonbhadra Express earlier) was introduced in year 1980. Previously, the train ran between Patna and New Delhi with carriages of the Vikramshila Express (which now runs separately with number 12367/12368 between New Delhi to Bhagalpur), running as far as Bhagalpur with numbers 3467/3468. This Train used to cover the distance of 998 km in only 15 hours, 5 minutes but due to an increase in stoppages and the introduction of many more superfast trains such as the Sampoorna kranti express (numbers 12393/12394) and the Vikramshila Express its importance has decreased.

Accident

In an accident due to dense fog on 2 January 2010, the Lichchavi Express collided with the stationary Magadh Express train at the station near the city of Etawah, about 170 miles (270 kilometers) southwest of Lucknow.[1] Ten people, including the driver of one of the trains, were injured.

In January 2018, the engine of the Magadh Express caught fire between stations - Twining Ganj and Raghunathpur - on Mughalsarai-Patna rail section of Danapur division. Railway officials reported no injuries or deaths amongst passengers. It was largely due to the loco pilot's prompt action in extinguishing the fire within moments of having witnessed it, for which the man received praise.[2][3]

Schedule

12401- Leaves ISLAMPUR everyday at 3:30 PM IST and reach New Delhi (NDLS) next day morning 11:50 AM IST

12402 - leaves New Delhi (NDLS) every day at 8:00 PM IST and reach ISLAMPUR next day at 2:45 PM IST

Rake Composition

  • 1 AC I Tier
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 11 Sleeper Coaches
  • 6 General
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
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References

  1. ↑ Khan, Atiq; Balchand, K. (3 January 2010). "10 killed as trains collide in dense fog in U.P." The Hindu. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
  2. ↑ Alert Driver Averts Tragedy. "Bihar: Engine of Magadh Express Train Catches Fire". Outlook India. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
  3. ↑ "Bihar: Engine of Magadh Express train catches fire, alert driver averts tragedy". 2018-01-15. Retrieved 2018-07-30.


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