Rjpb Banka Exp 13242 Train Schedule

RJPB BANKA EXP (13242) runs from Patna to Banka. It departs from Rajendra Nagar Bihar station (RJPB) at 23:55 from platform 1 and arrives at Banka station (BAKA) at 06:40 on platform 1. RJPB BANKA EXP takes 24 hrs to cover the distance of 272 km between Patna and Banka. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 11.333333333333334 kmph. It has classes First AC (1A), Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), Third Economy (3E) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Final chart for RJPB BANKA EXP is prepared at Patna usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.

RJPB BANKA EXP runs with an LHB Rake and has a total of 21 coaches. It has 4 second seating unreserved coaches, 6 sleeper coaches, 5 third ac coaches, 2 second ac coaches and 1 first ac coach. The full coach composition is:

Engine--SLR--GS--GS--GS--GS--S1--S2--S3--S4--S5--S6--B1--B2--B3--B4--B5--M1--A1--A2--H1--EOG

The capital city of Bihar, Patna has been the birthplace of the most important kingdoms of India. Not just kingdoms, but also many religions including Buddhism and Jainism have been started in this region. It had an estimated population of 1.68 million in 2011. It is the 19th largest city in India. Patna has multiple railway stations and an Airport named 'Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport' which is 7 km from Patna Jn station. Patna is one of the holiest cities in Sikhism as it has Takht Shri Harmandir Saheb - one of the Five Takhts of Sikhism. The Gurdwara at Patna Sahib is in remembrance of the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs. Pathar ki Masjid is also a must visit in Patna it stands on the bank of the river Ganges near Takht Shri Harmandir Saheb. The whole structure is build of stones. Jain pilgrimages also visit Patna mainly for Kamaldah Jain Temple, which is the oldest Jain temple in Patna built in 18th century. Other attractions are Gandhi Maidan, Patna zoo, Buddha Smriti Park. Public transport in patna is provided by buses auto rickshaws and local trains. Bihari cuisine is also very famous across India. Some well known dishes of Bihari cuisine include sattu paratha, chokha, fish curry, Bihari kebab, postaa-dana kaa halwaa, malpua, dal pitha (Bihari version of momos), kheer makhana and thekua/khajuria. Street foods such as Samosa, Chaat, litti chokha, phuchka, South Indian and Chinese cuisine are favourite among people.