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Dhanbad–Patna Intercity Express

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Dhanbad–Patna Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)East Central Railway
Route
TerminiDhanbad Junction (DHN)
Patna Junction (PNBE)
Stops20
Distance travelled370 km (230 mi)
Average journey time9 hours 25 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)13331 / 13332
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed42 km/h (26 mph) average including halts.

The 13331 / 13332 Dhanbad–Patna Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Dhanbad Junction and Patna Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 13331/13332 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]

Service

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The 13331/Dhanbad–Patna InterCity Express has an average speed of 41 km/h and covers 370 km in 9h. The 13332/Patna–Dhanbad InterCity Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 370 km in 7h 55m.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 24 coaches:

  • 1 AC First cum II Tier
  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 9 Sleeper coaches
  • 6 General
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by Gomoh Loco Shed-based WAP-7 or Din Dayal Upadhyay Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Patna to Dhanbad and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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It used to have Rake sharing with 13329/30 Ganga Damodar Express when it's was running with old ICF coach. After the introduction of LHB coach in Ganga Damodar Express on 7 November 2022, the train don't have rake sharing with 13329/30 Ganga Damodar Express. Modern LHB coaches were introduced from 10 July 2025.

As of July 2025, the train shares its rake with 13347/48 Palamu Express, 13349/50 Patna-Singrauli Express and 03249/50 Patna Rajgir Special. The maintenance work will be done at Dhanbad CDO.

Train No. Train name Departs Arrival
13331 Dhanbad-Patna Intercity Express DHN@08:05 AM Daily PNBE@05:30 PM Daily
13350 Patna-Singrauli Express PNBE@07:15 AM Daily SGRL@07:00 AM Daily
13349 Singrauli-Patna Express SGRL@08:15 PM Daily PNBE@09:00 AM Daily
03250 Patna-Rajgir Special PNBE@09:20 AM Daily RGD@12:20 PM Daily
03249 Rajgir-Patna Special RGD@03:10 PM Daily PNBE@06:20 PM Daily
13348 Palamu Express PNBE@08:20 PM Daily BRKA@07:50 AM Daily
13347 Palamu Express BRKA@06:30 PM Daily PNBE@06:50 AM Daily
13332 Patna-Dhanbad Intercity Express PNBE@08:30 AM Daily DHN@04:50 PM Daily

See also

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Notes

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References

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