Palamu Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Palamu Express
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| type = Express
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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1981|11|11}}
| last =
| operator = East Central Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Barkakana Junction}} (BRKA)
| stops = 30
| end = {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}} (PNBE)
| distance = {{convert|492|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 13h 35m
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = No
| autorack = Overhead racks
| catering = E-catering
| observation =
| entertainment =
| baggage = No
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = ICF coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 13347 / 13348
| speed = {{convert|40|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
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The 13347 / 13348 Palamu Express is an Express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Barkakana Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 13347/13348 train numbers on a daily basis.[http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/govt-mulls-grand-function-on-prakashotsav.html Special train will be run from Ranchi, Jamshedpur and Dhanbad to participate in the Patna Prakashotsava][http://scroll.in/article/810906/gujarat-delhi-are-indias-most-investment-friendly-states-bihar-and-jharkhand-the-worst Gujarat, Delhi are India's most investment-friendly states, Bihar and Jharkhand the worst][http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/ECR-diverts-trains-for-track-work/articleshow/46204377.cms ECR diverts trains for track work]
Service
The 13347/Palamu Express has an average speed of 40 km/h and covers 492 km in 12h 10m. The 13348/Palamu Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 492 km in 11h 20m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Barkakana Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Patratu}}
- {{stnlnk|Tori Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Latehar}}
- Barwadih
- {{stnlnk|Daltonganj}}
- Garwa Road Junction
- Dehri-on-Sone
- {{stnlnk|Anugraha Narayan Road}}
- {{stnlnk|Gaya Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Jehanabad}}
- {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}}.
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches :
- 1 AC ll Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 7 Sleeper Coaches
- 7 General
- 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake)
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a DDU Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Patna Junction to Barkakana Junction and vice versa.
Direction reversal
Train reverses its direction once at;
See also
Notes
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1220 13347/Palamu Express]
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1219 13348/Palamu Express]
References
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{{Railways in Eastern India}}
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Category:Named passenger trains of India
Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand
Category:Rail transport in Bihar
Category:Express trains in India
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