Singrauli–Patna Link Express
The Singrauli - Patna Link Express is an Express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Singrauli and Patna Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 23347/23348 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Singrauli (SGRL) |
| Stops | 16 |
| End | Patna Junction (PNBE) |
| Distance travelled | 481 km (299 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 23347/23348 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 36 km/h (22 mph), including halts |
Service
The 23347/Singrauli - Patna Link Express has an average speed of 36 km/hr and covers 469 km in 13h 10m. The 23348/Patna - Singrauli Link Express has an average speed of 36 km/hr and covers 469 km in 13h 10m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Singrauli
- Chopan
- Renukoot
- Nagar Untari
- Garhwa Road Junction
- dehri on sone
- Son Nagar Junction
- Gaya Junction
- Jehanabad
- Patna Junction
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 9 coaches :
- 1 AC III Tier
- 2 Sleeper Coaches
- 5 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Patratu Loco Shed based WDM 3A diesel locomotive from Singrauli to Chopan. From Chopan train is hauled by a Mughal Sarai Loco Shed based WAP-4 or WAM-4 electric locomotive to Garhwa Road and vice versa.
Rake Sharing
The train is attached to 13347/13348 Palamu Express at Garhwa Road Junction.
Direction Reversal
Train Reverses its direction 2 times:
- Son Nagar Junction
- Garhwa Road Junction
- Chopan
Notes
- Runs seven days in a week for every direction.