Magadh Express
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The Magadh Express is a superfast
train running between New Delhi
and Islampur
. Its number is 2401/2402 and it departs from Islampur at 1555 hrs and reaches New Delhi the following day at 1145 hrs. In the past, its number was 2391/2392 and was run by Eastern Railways
. Now it is run as a train from Northern Railways
. The train covers a distance of 1065 km. The journey takes 17 hours, 50 minutes as the 2402 Magadh Express from New Delhi to Islampur and 19 hours, 40 minutes as the 2401 from Islampur to New Delhi. Earlier a train named Sonbhadra Express used to run between Patna to new delhi and vice versa. It was converted to Magadh express after introduction of Vikramshila Express.
Previously, the train ran between Patna
and New Delhi with carriages of the Vikramshila Express
(which now runs separately with number 2367/2368 between New Delhi to Bhagalpur
), running as far as Bhagalpur with numbers 3467/3468. This Train used to cover the distance of 998 km in only 15 hours, 5 minutes but due to an increase in stoppages and the introduction of many more superfast trains such as the Sampoorna kranti express
(numbers 2393/2394) and the Vikramshila Express its importance has decreased.
The train has lost its significance thanks to some petty politics of appeasements by railway ministers. Since its extension to Islampur the train is delayed regularly be it up route or down route. In earlier days before 2000, it used to be a premiere train on the Patna New Delhi Section with bang on time Schedule.
In an accident on 2 January 2010 due to dense fog
near the town of Etawah
, about 170 miles (270 kilometers) southwest of Lucknow
, the Lichchavi Express entered the station and collided with the stationery Magadh Express train stopped there. Ten people, including the driver of one of the trains, were injured.
Superfast Mail/Express
Superfast Mail/Express trains are faster Express rail service of India with Superfast charge levied over Mail/Express charges. Superfast trains make small number of stops, unlike Mail/Express and hence cover the same distance in marginally lower time span, as compared to their counterparts...
train running between New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
and Islampur
Islampur (Nalanda)
Islampur is a city and a notified area in Nalanda district in the Indian state of Bihar.-Geography:Islampur is located at . It is situated at a distance of 65 kilometres from Patna, the state capital of Bihar. It has an average elevation of 63 metres .Islampur is not a "City"...
. Its number is 2401/2402 and it departs from Islampur at 1555 hrs and reaches New Delhi the following day at 1145 hrs. In the past, its number was 2391/2392 and was run by Eastern Railways
Eastern Railway (India)
The Eastern Railway is one of the 17 zones of the Indian Railways. Its headquarters is at Fairley Place, Kolkata, and comprises four divisions: Howrah, Malda, Sealdah, and Asansol. These are the financial departments and each has an assistant divisional financial manager , divisional railway...
. Now it is run as a train from Northern Railways
Northern Railway (India)
The Northern Railways is one of the 16 zones and the northernmost zone of the Indian Railways. Its headquarters is in Delhi at New Delhi Railway Station....
. The train covers a distance of 1065 km. The journey takes 17 hours, 50 minutes as the 2402 Magadh Express from New Delhi to Islampur and 19 hours, 40 minutes as the 2401 from Islampur to New Delhi. Earlier a train named Sonbhadra Express used to run between Patna to new delhi and vice versa. It was converted to Magadh express after introduction of Vikramshila Express.
Previously, the train ran between Patna
Patna
Paṭnā , is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the second largest city in Eastern India . Patna is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world...
and New Delhi with carriages of the Vikramshila Express
Vikramshila Express
The train connects Bhagalpur in eastern Bihar to Patna , capital of Bihar and also the national capital New Delhi .-Train Number:*2367 Bhagalpur to New Delhi Railway Station...
(which now runs separately with number 2367/2368 between New Delhi to Bhagalpur
Bhagalpur
Bhagdattpuram was one of the most influential towns in "Aryavarta" . It is supposed to have been concurrent to Patliputra or Patna. Bhagdattpuram finds its mention in the Vedas and Ramayana as well. It is supposed to be the kingdom of Daanvir Karna, the son of Kunti and the Sun God...
), running as far as Bhagalpur with numbers 3467/3468. This Train used to cover the distance of 998 km in only 15 hours, 5 minutes but due to an increase in stoppages and the introduction of many more superfast trains such as the Sampoorna kranti express
Sampoorna Kranti Express
The Sampoorna Kranti Express is an Indian express passenger train service, which runs between Patna and New Delhi.The service began running on February 16, 2002, and is one of the fastest train services in India, traversing the 999km distance in under fourteen and half hours, which is faster than...
(numbers 2393/2394) and the Vikramshila Express its importance has decreased.
The train has lost its significance thanks to some petty politics of appeasements by railway ministers. Since its extension to Islampur the train is delayed regularly be it up route or down route. In earlier days before 2000, it used to be a premiere train on the Patna New Delhi Section with bang on time Schedule.
In an accident on 2 January 2010 due to dense fog
Fog
Fog is a collection of water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air at or near the Earth's surface. While fog is a type of stratus cloud, the term "fog" is typically distinguished from the more generic term "cloud" in that fog is low-lying, and the moisture in the fog is often generated...
near the town of Etawah
Etawah
Etawah is a city on the Yamuna River in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. It is the administrative headquarters of Etawah District. The city was an important center for the Revolt of 1857 . Also is the place of sangam or confluence between Yamuna and Chambal...
, about 170 miles (270 kilometers) southwest of Lucknow
Lucknow
Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh in India. Lucknow is the administrative headquarters of Lucknow District and Lucknow Division....
, the Lichchavi Express entered the station and collided with the stationery Magadh Express train stopped there. Ten people, including the driver of one of the trains, were injured.