Howrah–Patna Jan Shatabdi Express

The Patna – Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express is a Superfast Express train of the Jan Shatabdi Express series belonging to Indian Railways – East Central Railway zone that runs between and in India.
It operates as train number 12024 from Patna Junction to Howrah Junction and as train number 12023 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.

History

It replaced a Shatabdi Express from Patna to Howrah due to low patronage of the Shatabdi Express.
The Jan Shatabdi Express train was launched by the former railway minister of India, Nitish Kumar in the 2002-03 Railway Budget.

Coach Composition

12024/12023 Patna - Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express runs with 22 LHB Coaches in the following composition:

3 AC Chair Car
17 Second Seating
1 Second Seating Luggage and Brake Van
1 Generator Luggage and Brake Van

Patna Howrah Jan Shatabdi is run with two rakes, in a rake sharing arrangement with Patna - Ranchi Jan Shatabdi Express and is maintained at the Rajendra Nagar Coaching Centre, located at Rajendra Nagar Terminal.
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 12024 Patna Junction–Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express covers the distance of in 7 hours 40 mins and in 8 hours 10 mins as 12023 Howrah–Patna Junction Jan Shatabdi Express.
As the average speed of the train is above, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
12024 is 2nd fastest in terms of time and it takes around 7hrs 40 mins to cover entire journey from Patna to Howrah.
It is also the second fastest of all Jan Shatabdi Express in terms of speeds.
Stops of 12024/23 Patna Jan Shatabdi Express:

PF5
PF1
Bakhtiyarpur Junction PF1
Barh PF2
PF1
Hathidah Junction PF1
Lucckesarai Junction PF2
PF2
Jhajha PF2
PF1
PF3
Jamtara PF2
PF2
PF5
PF4
Howrah Junction PF9

Routeing

The 12024 / 23 Patna Junction–Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Patna Junction via,,,, to Howrah Junction.

Traction

As the entire route is fully electrified, a Gomoh,Samastipur,-based WAP-7 locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.

Operation

12023 Howrah–Patna Junction Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Howrah Junction on all days except Sunday arriving Patna Junction the same day.
12024 Patna Junction–Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Patna Junction on all days except Sunday arriving Howrah Junction the same day.

Rake sharing

The 12024 / 23 Patna Junction–Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express shares its rake with 12365 / 66 Patna–Ranchi Jan Shatabdi Express.