PALAMOU EXP (13348) runs from Patna to Barkakana. It departs from Patna Jn station (PNBE) at from platform 10 and arrives at Barkakana station (BRKA) at on platform 2. PALAMOU EXP takes 24 hrs to cover the distance of 492 km between Patna and Barkakana. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 20.5 kmph. It has classes Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs daily. Final chart for PALAMOU EXP is prepared at Patna usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.
PALAMOU EXP 13348 coach position
PALAMOU EXP runs with an ICF Rake and has a total of 20 coaches. It has 7 second seating unreserved coaches, 3 third ac coaches, 1 second ac coach and 7 sleeper coaches. The engine of the train reverses at Dehri On Sone station. The full coach composition is:
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.
