Magadh Express

The Magadh Express (मगध एक्सप्रेस) is a superfast train running between New Delhi and Islampur. Its number is 20801/20802 and it departs from Islampur and reaches New Delhi the following day. In the past, its number was 2401/2402 and was run by East Central Railways. Now it is run as a train from South Eastern 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 20802 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 20801 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 combining it with Vikramshila Express.

Magadh Express - trainboard

Magadh Express मगध एक्सप्रेस
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleBihar, Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi
Current operator(s)Northern Railway zone
Route
StartIslampur (IPR)
Stops25
EndNew Delhi (NDLS)
Distance travelled1,064 km (661 mi)
Average journey time19 hours 35 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)20801/20802;
On-board services
Class(es)Ac 1st, Ac 2tier, Ac 3tier, Sleeper, General
Seating arrangementsAvailable
Sleeping arrangementsAvailable
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge Windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed54 km/h (34 mph) average with halts
Route map

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

20801- Leaves ISLAMPUR everyday at 3:30 PM IST and reach New Delhi (NDLS) next day morning 11:50 AM IST

20802 - leaves New Delhi (NDLS) every day at 8:00 PM IST and reach ISLAMPUR next day at 2:45 PM IST

Traction

This train hauled by WAP 4 of Mughalsarai based electric loco shed.

Coach Composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph.

  • 1 AC I Tier
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 9 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 30 July 2018.
  3. "Bihar: Engine of Magadh Express train catches fire, alert driver averts tragedy". 15 January 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2018.


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