Patna–Sasaram Passenger

The Patna–Sasaram Passenger is an Express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Patna Junction and Sasaram Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 53211/53212 train numbers on a daily basis.^[1][2][3]

Patna–Sasaram Passenger

Overview
Service type	Express
Current operator(s)	East Central Railway zone
Route
Termini	Patna Junction (PNBE) Sasaram Junction (SSM)
Stops	11
Distance travelled	146 km (91 mi)
Average journey time	4h 25m
Service frequency	Daily [a]
Train number(s)	53211/53212
On-board services
Class(es)	General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	No
Catering facilities	No
Observation facilities	ICF coach
Entertainment facilities	No
Baggage facilities	No
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	2
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	33 km/h (21 mph), including halts

Service

The 53211/Patna–Sasaram Passenger has an average speed of 33 km/h and covers 146 km in 4h 25m. The 53212/Sasaram–Patna Passenger has an average speed of 26 km/h and covers 146 km in 5h 35m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

• Patna Junction
• Sachiwalay Halt
• Phulwari Sharif
• Danapur
• Neora
• Bihta
• Kulharia
• Ara Junction
• Garhani
• Piro
• Bikramganj
• Garhnokha
• Sasaram Junction

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 14 coaches:

• 12 General
• 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Mughal Sarai Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Patna to Gaya and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with

• 13249/13250 Patna–Bhabua Road Intercity Express
• 13243/13244 Patna–Bhabua Road Intercity Express (via Gaya)
• 53213/53214 Patna–Gaya Passenger

See also

• Patna Junction railway station
• Bhabua Road railway station
• Patna–Bhabua Road Intercity Express (via Gaya)
• Patna–Bhabua Road Intercity Express
• Patna–Gaya Passenger

Notes

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