The Patna–Kota Express is a

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train of the

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, which runs between the capital of

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and in

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This train is Famous among students of Bihar. It's train numbers is 13237 / 13238 & 13239 / 13240.

History

Previously, the train ran between

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and

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, later extended up to Patna and then Kota in July 2012.Extension of Patna-Mathura Express Trains upto Kota
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Arrival and departure

Train number 13237, 13239 depart from Patna Junction at 11:50, reaching Kota Junction the next day at 12:55. Train number 13238, 13240 departs from Kota at 18:10 and reach Patna the next day at 21:20.

Rake/Coach composition

LHB rake

RSA

Rake sharing: 13239/13240

Traction

As both the routes are now fully electrified, it is hauled by a Kanpur Loco Shed or Gomoh Loco Shed based

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electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Loco/Rake reversals

MTJ/ (10);

Schedule

References

External links

Indian Railway Passenger reservation EnquiryIRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System
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