Bandra - Patna Weekly Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleMaharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar
First service1 January 2001 (2001-01-01)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
TerminiBandra Terminus (BDTS)
Patna Junction (PNBE)
Stops13
Distance travelled1,845 km (1,146 mi)
Average journey time31h 15m
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)22971 / 22972
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
E-Catering
Observation facilitiesNo
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Operating speed57 km/h (35 mph) average with halts

The 22971/22972 Bandra - Patna Weekly Express is a superfast train of the Indian Railways, which runs between Bandra Terminus of Mumbai and Patna Junction of Patna, the capital of Bihar.

It is currently being operated with 22971/22972 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2]

Service

The 22971/Bandra Terminus - Patna Weekly Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1845 km in 33h 30m.

The 22972/Patna - Bandra Terminus Weekly Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 1845 km in 32h 25m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Schedule

Train NumberStation CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeDeparture DayArrival StationArrival TimeArrival Day
22971BDTSBandra Terminus16:35 PMMonPatna Junction02:05 AMWed
22972PNBEPatna Junction23:10 PMWedBandra Terminus07:35 AMFri

Coach composite

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches :

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 14 Sleeper Coaches
  • 3 General
  • 2 End-on Generator

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Bandra to Itarsi. From Itarsi trains are hauled by a Diesel Loco Shed, Itarsi based WDP-4 or WDM-3A diesel locomotives uptil Patna and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 22965/66 Bandra Terminus - Bhagat Ki Kothi Superfast Express

References

  1. "22971/Bandra Terminus - Patna Weekly Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
  2. "22972/Patna - Bandra Terminus Weekly Superfast Express". India Rail Info.


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