Howrah–Patna Jan Shatabdi Express

It replaced a Shatabdi Express from Patna to Howrah (introduced on 12 Nov 2001) 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 (CC) • 17 Second Seating (2S) • 1 Second Seating Luggage and Brake Van (2S) • 1 Generator Luggage and Brake Van (EOG) Patna Howrah Jan Shatabdi is run with two rakes, in a rake sharing arrangement (RSA) 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 (69.39 km/h) and in 8 hours 10 mins as 12023 Howrah–Patna Junction Jan Shatabdi Express (65.14 km/h). 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(1st being 12306 Howrah Rajdhani Express which takes 7hrs 20 mins from Patna Junction to Howrah Junction) 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. ==Rake sharing==

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