Dhanbad–Gaya Intercity Express
The 13305 / 06 Dhanbad - Dehri On Sone Intercity Express is a express train belonging to Indian Railways East Central Railway zone that runs between Dhanbad Junction and Dehri-on-Sone railway station in India.[1] The train was extended from Gaya Junction railway station to Dehri-on-Sone railway station in 2022.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Dhanbad Junction Dehri on Sone |
| Stops | 29 |
| Distance travelled | 284 km (176 mi) |
| Average journey time | 6 hours 35 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 13305 / 13306 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | general unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 50.5 km/h (31 mph) |
| Rake maintenance | Dhanbad Jn |
It operates as train number 13305 from Dhanbad Junction to Dehri-on-Sone railway station and as train number 13306 in the reverse direction serving the states of Jharkhand and Bihar.
Coaches
The 13305 / 06 Dhanbad - Dehri On Sone Intercity Express has 16 general unreserved and two 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 - Dehri-on-Sone railway station Intercity Express covers the distance of 284 km (176 mi) in 6 hours 35 mins (43 km/h) and in 6 hours 30 mins as the 13306 Dehri-on-Sone railway station- Dhanbad Junction Intercity Express (44 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 / 06 Dhanbad - Gaya Junction Intercity Express runs from Dhanbad Junction via Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Gomoh, Hazaribagh Road, Koderma Junction, Gaya Junction to Dehri-on-Sone railway station.
Traction
As the route is electrified, a Mughalsarai Junction based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
External links
- 13305 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 13306 Intercity Express at India Rail Info