Patna-SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express

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Patna Junction – SMVT Bengaluru
Humsafar Express
Overview
Service typeHumsafar Express
First service2 March 2019 (2019-03-02)
Current operatorEast Central Railways
Route
TerminiPatna Junction (PNBE)
Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru (SMVB)
Stops22
Distance travelled2,694 km (1,674 mi)
Average journey time48h 15m
Service frequencyWeekly [a]
Train number22353 / 22354
On-board services
ClassAC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Humsafar
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed60 km/h (37 mph) average speed with halt

The 22353 / 22354 Patna–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express is a superfast train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Patna Junction and SMVT Bengaluru of Bengaluru city.

It is currently being operated with 22353/22354 train numbers on a weekly basis.

Coach composition

The trains is completely 3-tier AC sleeper trains designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.

Service

The 22353/Patna - Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru Humsafar Express has an average speed of 61 km/h and covers 2640 km in 44h 15m.[1]

The 22354/Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru - Patna Humsafar Express has an average speed of 60 km/h and covers 2640 km in 44h 35m.[2]

Route and halts

  1. Patna Junction
  2. Ara Junction
  3. Buxar
  4. Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai)
  5. Prayagraj Chheoki Junction
  6. Satna
  7. Katni Junction
  8. Jabalpur Junction
  9. Pipariya
  10. Itarsi Junction
  11. Betul
  12. Nagpur Junction
  13. Chandrapur
  14. Balharshah
  15. Warangal
  16. Vijayawada Junction
  17. Gudur Junction
  18. Perambur
  19. Katpadi Junction
  20. Jolarpettai Junction
  21. Krishnarajapuram
  22. Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal

Traction

This route is fully electrified and both trains are hauled by a Gomoh Loco Shed based WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.

Schedule

Train NumberStation CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeDeparture DayArrival StationArrival TimeArrival Day
22353PNBEPatna Junction20:20 PMThursdaySir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru16:35 PMSat
22354SMVBSir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru13:50 PMSundayPatna Junction10:25 AMTue

See also

Notes

  1. Runs one days in a week for every direction.

References