First service 18 March 2012 [1] [2] Start Saharsa Junction End Patna Junction | Current operator(s) East Central Stops 6 | |
Service type Superfast, Rajya Rani Express |
The 12567 / 68 Saharsa Patna Rajya Rani Express is a Superfast express train of the Rajya Rani Express series belonging to Indian Railways - East Central Railway zone that runs between Saharsa Junction and Patna Junction in India.
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It operates as train number 12567 from Saharsa Junction to Patna Junction and as train number 12568 in the reverse direction serving the state of Bihar.
Coaches
The 12567 / 68 Saharsa Patna Rajya Rani Express has 1 AC Chair Car, 12 General Unreserved & 2 Sitting cum Luggage Rack Coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car coach [3].
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 12567 / 68 Saharsa Patna Rajya Rani Express covers the distance of 224 km (139 mi) in 04 hours 00 mins (56.00 km/hr) in both directions [4].
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12567 / 68 Saharsa Patna Rajya Rani Express runs from Saharsa Junction via Begusarai, Mokama Junction to Patna Junction [5].
Traction
As route is yet to be fully electrified, a Mughalsarai based WDM 3A locomotive hauls the train for its entire journey [6].
Operation
12567 Saharsa Patna Rajya Rani Express runs from Saharsa Junction on a daily basis reaching Patna Junction the same day.
12568 Patna Saharsa Rajya Rani Express runs from Patna Junction on a daily basis reaching Saharsa Junction the same day.