Palamu Express

Palamu Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service11 November 1981; 43 years ago (1981-11-11)
Current operator(s)East Central Railway
Route
TerminiBarkakana Junction (BRKA)
Patna Junction (PNBE)
Stops30
Distance travelled492 km (306 mi)
Average journey time13h 35m
Service frequencyDaily [a]
Train number(s)13347 / 13348
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Auto-rack arrangementsOverhead racks
Catering facilitiesE-catering
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed40 km/h (25 mph) average including halts.

The 13347 / 13348 Palamu Express is an Express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Barkakana Junction and Patna Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 13347/13348 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]

Service

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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

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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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

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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

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Train reverses its direction once at;

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
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References

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