Archana Express
Train in India
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express | ||||
| First service | 1 January 2003; 21 years ago (2003-01-01) | ||||
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Patna Junction (PNBE) Jammu Tawi (JAT) | ||||
| Stops | 18 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,515 km (941 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 26 hrs 50 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly. | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12355 / 12356 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | No | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) maximum, 56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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The 12355 / 12356 Archana Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – East Central Railway zone that runs between Patna Junction and Jammu Tawi in India.[1]
It operates as train number 12355 from Patna Junction to Jammu Tawi and as train number 12356 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.
Coaches
The 12355 / 56 Patna Junction–Jammu Tawi Archana Express has 1Ac 2 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 11 Sleeper class, 2 General Unreserved and 2 Generator cum Luggage Rack Coaches. In addition, it carries a pantry car [1]. Train uses LHB coach. As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 12355 Patna Junction–Jammu Tawi Archana Express covers the distance of 1,515 km (941 mi) in 27 hours 20 mins (55.43 km/h) and in 26 hours 55 mins as 12356 Jammu Tawi–Patna Junction Archana Express (56.28 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12355 / 56 Patna Junction–Jammu Tawi Archana Express runs from Patna Junction, Danapur, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Varanasi Junction, Bhadohi, Pratapgarh Junction, Rae Bareli Junction, Lucknow NR, Bareilly, Moradabad Junction, Saharanpur, Ambala Cantt Junction, Ludhiana Junction, Jalandhar cantt Junction to Jammu Tawi [2].[1]
Traction
As route is now fully electrified, it is hauled by a Samastipur Loco Shed / Gomoh Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
Operation
12355 Patna Junction–Jammu Tawi Archana Express runs from Patna Junction every Tuesday and Saturday, reaching Jammu Tawi the next day.
12356 Jammu Tawi–Patna Junction Archana Express runs from Jammu Tawi every Wednesday and Sunday, reaching Patna Junction the next day.
References
- ^ a b "2 trains to originate from, terminate at Patna Junction now". The Times of India. 15 October 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- http://www.holidayiq.com/railways/archana-express-12355-train.html
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2oyK02AI3o
- https://www.flickr.com/photos/48244096@N03/9526277313/
External links
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 2014-04-05.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
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