The 13257 / 13258 Danapur – Anand Vihar Terminal Jan Sadharan Express is a

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train belonging to

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that runs between and in India. It operates as train number 13257 from Danapur to Anand Vihar Terminal and as train number 13258 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Bihar and Delhi. It is part of the Jan Sadharan Express series launched by the former railway minister of India, Mr.

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Coaches

The 13257/58 Danapur–Anand Vihar Jan Sadharan Express has 20 General Unreserved and 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a

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. 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 13257 Danapur–Anand Vihar Jan Sadharan Express covers the distance of in 18 hours 50 mins (62.53 km/h) and in 18 hours 40 mins as 13258 Anand Vihar–Danapur Jan Sadharan Express (59.40 km/h). As the average speed of the train is above , as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 13257/13258 Danapur–Anand Vihar Terminal Jan Sadharan Express runs from Danapur via , , , , , to Anand Vihar Terminal. In addition it has technical halts at and .

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, a

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locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.

Operation

*13257 Danapur–Anand Vihar Jan Sadharan Express leaves Danapur on a daily basis arriving Anand Vihar Terminal the next day. *13258 Anand Vihar–Danapur Jan Sadharan Express leaves Anand Vihar Terminal on a daily basis arriving Danapur the next day.

References

External links

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