Howrah–Muzaffarpur Jan Sadharan Express

The 15271 / 15272 Howrah–Muzaffarpur Jan Sadharan Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways East Central Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Muzaffarpur Junction in India.

Howrah Junction – Muzaffarpur Junction Jan Sadharan Express
Overview
Service type	Express
First service	12 February 2015; 10 years ago (2015-02-12)
Current operator(s)	East Central Railway
Route
Termini	Howrah (HWH) Muzaffarpur (MFP)
Stops	10
Distance travelled	549 km (341 mi)
Average journey time	11 hours 45 minutes
Service frequency	Weekly
Train number(s)	15271 / 15272
On-board services
Class(es)	General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	No
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	No
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	47 km/h (29 mph) average including halts.
Route map

It operates as train number 15271 from Howrah Junction to Muzaffarpur Junction and as train number 15272 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand & Bihar.^[1]

Coaches

The 15271 / 72 Howrah Junction–Muzaffarpur Junction Jan Sadharan Express has 17 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.^[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 15271 Howrah Junction–Muzaffarpur Junction Jan Sadharan Express covers the distance of 549 km (341 mi) in 11 hours 45 mins (47 km/h) and in 11 hours 45 mins as the 15272 Muzaffarpur Junction–|Howrah Junction Jan Sadharan Express (47 km/h).

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 15271/15272 Howrah–Muzaffarpur Jan Sadharan Express runs from Howrah via Bardhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Madhupur, Jasidih, Jhajha, Barauni Junction, Samastipur to Muzaffarpur Junction.

Traction

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