Rajya Rani Superfast Express

Saharsa–Patna Rajya Rani Express
Overview
Service typeRajya Rani Express[1]
First serviceMarch 18, 2012 (2012-03-18)
Current operatorEast Central Railway
Route
TerminiLalitgram (LLP)
Patna Junction (PNBE)
Stops7
Distance travelled214 km (133 mi)
Average journey time4 hrs 5 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number12567 / 12568
On-board services
ClassesAC 3 Tier Economy, AC Chair Car, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Auto-rack arrangementsOverhead racks
Catering facilitiesE-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
54 km/h (34 mph) average including halts.
Route map
 Saharsa Junction
Simri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station
Mansi Junction railway station
Khagaria Junction
Begusarai railway station
New Barauni Junction
Bakhtiyarpur Junction
Patna Junction

The Rajya Rani Express is a superfast express train operated by the East Central Railway zone of Indian Railways. It runs between Lalitgram railway station and Patna on five days of the week, and between Shaarsa and Patna on the remaining two days. [2]

It operates as train number 15509 from Lalitgram to Patna Junction and as train number 15510 from Patna Junction to Lalitgram Junction. Between Saharsa and Patna, it operates as train number 15503, and in the reverse direction, from Patna to Saharsa, as train number 15504.[3]

Coaches

The 12567 / 68 Saharsa Junction–Patna Junction Rajya Rani Express has 3 AC Chair Car, 18 General coach 2 EOG. New LHB rakes allotted.

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 12567 / 68 Saharsa Junction–Patna Junction Rajya Rani Express covers the distance of 224 km (139 mi) in 04 hours 00 mins (56.00 km/h) in both directions [1].

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 12567 / 12568 Saharsa–Patna Rajya Rani Express runs from Saharsa Junction via , Simri Bakhtiyarpur Mansi Junction, Khagaria Junction, Begusarai, New Barauni Junction, Mokama Junction, Bakhtiyarpur Junction to Patna Junction [2].

Traction

As route is fully electrified, a Gomoh Loco Shed or Samastipur Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive hauls the train for its entire journey.

Operation

  • 12567 Saharsa Junction–Patna Junction Rajya Rani Express runs from Saharsa Junction on a daily basis reaching Patna Junction the same day.
  • 12568 Patna Junction–Saharsa Junction Rajya Rani Express runs from Patna Junction on a daily basis reaching Saharsa Junction the same day.

Incidents

Main article: Dhamara Ghat train accident

See also

References

  1. ^ "Rajya Rani Express to Connect State Capitals With Important Cities of Those States". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  2. ^ Singh, Anamika (16 September 2025). "Patna-Lalitgram Rajya Rani Express to run 5 days a week – Check route, timings". ET Now. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
  3. ^ "Extension of Rajyarani Superfast Express up to Lalitgram". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). Retrieved 17 September 2025.
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