Archana Express
{{short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Archana Express
| image =
| caption =
| type = Superfast Express
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2003|01|01}}
| last =
| operator = East Central Railway
| ridership =
| start = Patna Junction (PNBE)
| stops = 18
| end = Jammu Tawi (JAT)
| distance = {{convert|1515|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 26 hrs 50 mins
| frequency = Bi-weekly.
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Available
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = No
| otherfacilities =
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 12355 / 12356
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,
{{convert|56|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = 250px
| map_state =
}}
The 12355 / 12356 Archana Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – East Central Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} in India.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/2-trains-to-originate-from-terminate-at-patna-junction-now/articleshow/71585642.cms|title=2 trains to originate from, terminate at Patna Junction now |date=October 15, 2019|website=The Times of India|access-date=2019-10-15}}
It operates as train number 12355 from Patna Junction to Jammu Tawi and as train number 12356 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.
Coaches
The 12355 / 56 Patna Junction–Jammu Tawi Archana Express has 1Ac 2 AC 2 tier,1 AC 3 Tier Economy, 5 AC 3 tier, 6 Sleeper class, 4 General Unreserved and 1 Generator cum Luggage Rack Coaches, 1 SLR Coch. In addition, it carries a pantry car [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2oyK02AI3o].
Train uses LHB coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Coach Positioning
Caoch positioning for 12355 is
LOCO-SLR-GS-GS-GS-GS-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-PC-B1-B2-B3-B4-B5-M1-A1-A2-H1-EOG
Coach positioning for 12356 is
LOCO-EOG-H1-A2-A1-M1-B5-B4-B3-B2-B1-PC-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-GS-GS-GS-GS-SLR
Service
The 12355 Patna Junction–Jammu Tawi Archana Express covers the distance of {{convert|1515|km|0|abbr=on}} in 27 hours 20 mins (55.43 km/h) and in 26 hours 55 mins as 12356 Jammu Tawi–Patna Junction Archana Express (56.28 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12355 / 56 Patna Junction–Jammu Tawi Archana Express runs from Patna Junction, {{stnlnk|Danapur}}, Ara Junction, Buxar, {{stnlnk|Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}, Bhadohi, {{stnlnk|Pratapgarh Junction}}, Amethi, GGD jais, Varanasi Junction, Lucknow NR, {{stnlnk|Bareilly}}, {{stnlnk|Moradabad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Saharanpur}}, Ambala Cantt Junction, {{stnlnk|Ludhiana Junction}}, Jalandhar cantt Junction, Pathankot Cantonment to Jammu Tawi [http://www.holidayiq.com/railways/archana-express-12355-train.html].
Traction
As route is now fully electrified, it is hauled by a Samastipur Loco Shed / Gomoh Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
Operation
12355 Patna Junction–Jammu Tawi Archana Express runs from Patna Junction every Tuesday and Saturday, reaching Jammu Tawi the next day.
12356 Jammu Tawi–Patna Junction Archana Express runs from Jammu Tawi every Wednesday and Sunday, reaching
Patna Junction the next day.
References
{{reflist}}
- http://www.holidayiq.com/railways/archana-express-12355-train.html
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2oyK02AI3o
- https://www.flickr.com/photos/48244096@N03/9526277313/
External links
- {{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |accessdate=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate=8 April 2014 |df=dmy }}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
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Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Bihar
Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh
Category:Rail transport in Haryana
Category:Rail transport in Punjab, India
Category:Rail transport in Jammu and Kashmir