Dhanbad–Sasaram Intercity Express

Dhanbad–Sasaram Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operatorEast Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiDhanbad Junction
Sasaram junction
Stops31
Distance travelled302 km (188 mi)
Average journey time7 hours 20 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number13305 / 13306
On-board services
ClassUnreserved | AC Chair
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stockLHB
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed41 km/h (25 mph)
Rake maintenanceDhanbad Jn
Rake sharingNo

The 13305 / 13306 Dhanbad–Sasaram Intercity Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways East Central Railway zone that runs between Dhanbad Junction and Sasaram Junction in India.[1] The train was extended from Gaya Junction to Dehri On Sone railway station in 2022 then to Sasaram junction in 2023.

It operates as train number 13305 fron Dhanbad Junction to Sasaram Junction railway station and as train number 13306 in the reverse direction serving the states of Jharkhand and Bihar.

Coaches

The 13305 / 06 Dhanbad–Sasaram Intercity Express has 14 unreserved coach, 1 AC Chair car, one EOG and one SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]

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 13305 Dhanbad Junction - Sasaram Intercity Express covers the distance of 302 km (188 mi) in 7 hours 20 mins (41 km/h) and in 7 hours 00 mins as the 13306 Sasaram - Dhanbad Junction Intercity Express (43 km/h).[3]

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 13305 / 13306 Dhanbad - Sasaram Junction Intercity Express runs from Dhanbad Junction via

Traction

As the route is electrified, a Mughalsarai Junction based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

  1. ^ [1], livehindustan.com, 28 December 2016
  2. ^ [2], bhaskar.com, 2 July 2016
  3. ^ [3], jagran.com, 18 November 2014
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