The 15283 / 84 Janaki Intercity Express is an
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train belonging to
Indian Railways
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East Central Railway zone
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History
First set up on 8 September 1996 with headquarters at Hajipur, Bihar, East Central R ...
that runs between and in
India
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.
It operates as train number 15283 from to and as train number 15284 in the reverse direction serving the states of
Bihar
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.
History
This train was run up to . Later w.e.f. 22 June 2016 it was extended up to .
Coaches
The 15283 / 84 Janaki Intercity Express has 13 general unreserved, 1 Sleeper class & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a
pantry car coach.
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 15283 - Janaki Intercity Express covers the distance of in 13 hours 05 mins (28 km/h) and in 10 hours 05 mins as the 15284 - Intercity Express (37 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is lower than , as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Stations
Traction
As the route is going to electrification, a
Samastipur Loco Shed based
WDM-3A
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diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
External links
15283 Janaki Intercity Expressat India Rail Info
15284 Janaki Intercity Expressat India Rail Info
{{Railway lines in Eastern India
Intercity Express (Indian Railways) trains
Transport in Katihar
Rail transport in Bihar
Transport in Jainagar