Patna–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express

The 22353 / 22354 Patna–SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express is a superfast train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Patna Junction and SMVT Bengaluru of Bengaluru city.

Patna Junction – SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express
Overview
Service type	Humsafar Express
First service	2 March 2019; 6 years ago (2019-03-02)
Current operator(s)	East Central Railways
Route
Termini	Patna Junction (PNBE) Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru (SMVB)
Stops	22
Distance travelled	2,694 km (1,674 mi)
Average journey time	48h 15m
Service frequency	Weekly [a]
Train number(s)	22353 / 22354
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 3 tier
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Available
Observation facilities	Large windows
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB Humsafar
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	60 km/h (37 mph) average speed with halt
Route map Legend Patna Junction Ara - Buxar Ara Junction Buxar Bihar Uttar Pradesh border Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction Prayagraj Chheoki Junction Satna - Katni Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh border Satna Junction Katni Junction Jabalpur Junction Pipariya Itarsi Junction Betul Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra border Nagpur Junction Chakradharpur - Warangal Chakradharpur Balharshah Maharashtra Telangana border Warangal Telangana Andhra Pradesh border Vijayawada Junction Gudur - Krishnarajapuram Gudur Junction Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu border Perambur Katpadi Junction Jolarpettai Junction Tamil Nadu Karnataka border Krishnarajapuram Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal 22353 - Patna → SMVT Bengaluru 22354 - SMVT Bengaluru → Patna

It is currently being operated with 22353/22354 train numbers on a weekly basis.

Coach composition

The trains is completely 3-tier AC sleeper trains designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.

Service

The 22353/Patna - Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru Humsafar Express has an average speed of 54 km/h and covers 2640 km in 48h 45m.^[1]

The 22354/Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru - Patna Humsafar Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 2640 km in 47h 30m.^[2]

Route and halts

1. Patna Junction
2. Ara Junction
3. Buxar
4. Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai)
5. Prayagraj Chheoki Junction
6. Satna
7. Katni Junction
8. Jabalpur Junction
9. Pipariya
10. Itarsi Junction
11. Betul
12. Nagpur Junction
13. Chandrapur
14. Balharshah
15. Warangal
16. Vijayawada Junction
17. Gudur Junction
18. Perambur
19. Katpadi Junction
20. Jolarpettai Junction
21. Krishnarajapuram
22. Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal

Traction

This route is fully electrified and both trains are hauled by a Gomoh Loco Shed based WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.

Schedule

Train Number	Station Code	Departure Station	Departure Time	Departure Day	Arrival Station	Arrival Time	Arrival Day
22353	PNBE	Patna Junction	20:15 PM	Thursday	Banaswadi	21:15 PM	Sat
22354	SMVB	Sir M. Visvesaraya Terminal, Bengaluru	13:15 PM	Sun	Patna Junction	12:45 PM	Tue

See also

• Humsafar Express
• Patna Junction railway station
• Banaswadi railway station

Notes

1. Runs one days in a week for every direction.