Archana Express

Archana Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
First service1 January 2003; 21 years ago (2003-01-01)
Current operator(s)East Central Railway
Route
TerminiPatna Junction (PNBE)
Jammu Tawi (JAT)
Stops18
Distance travelled1,515 km (941 mi)
Average journey time26 hrs 50 mins
Service frequencyBi-weekly.
Train number(s)12355 / 12356
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts.
Route map

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

  1. ^ a b "2 trains to originate from, terminate at Patna Junction now". The Times of India. 15 October 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2019.