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{{short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2019}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Kashi Patna Jan Shatabdi Express
| image=
| caption =
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]], [[Jan Shatabdi Express]]
| first = 12 March 2018 [http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelcontent.aspx?relid=177349] [http://www.uniindia.com/pm-flags-off-manduadih-patna-intercity-express/states/news/1165627.html] [http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/Coaching_Circulars/CC-33.pdf]
| last =
| operator = [[North Eastern Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| start = [[Banaras railway station|Banaras]] '''(BSBS)'''
| stops = 5
| end = [[Patna Junction railway station|Patna Junction]] '''(PNBE)'''
| distance = {{convert|233|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 4 hours 40 mins as 15125 [[Banaras railway station|Banaras]] [[Patna Junction railway station|Patna]] '''Kashi Patna Jan Shatabdi Express''', 5 hours 00 mins as 15126 [[Patna Junction railway station|Patna]] [[Banaras railway station|Banaras]] '''Kashi Patna Jan Shatabdi Express'''.
| frequency = Daily.
| class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC Chair Car]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|2nd Class seating]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Unreserved/General]] [http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/Coaching_Circulars/CC-33.pdf]
| seating = Yes
| sleeping =
| autorack =
| catering = No [[Dining car|Pantry]] car attached
| observation = [[Mahamana Express]] rake
| entertainment =
| baggage = Overhead racks
| other facilities=
| stock = Standard [[Indian Railways]] [[ICF coaches]]
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification = Yes
| trainnumber = 15125 / 26
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum <br/>, {{convert|48.26 |km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts.
| map =
| map_state =
}}

The 15125 / 26 '''Kashi Patna Jan Shatabdi Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] express train of the [[Jan Shatabdi Express]] series belonging to [[Indian Railways]] - [[North Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Banaras railway station|Banaras]] and [[Patna Junction railway station|Patna Junction]] in [[India]].

It operates as train number 15125 from [[Banaras railway station|Banaras]] to [[Patna Junction railway station|Patna Junction]] and as train number 15126 in the reverse direction serving the states of [[Uttar Pradesh]] and [[Bihar]].

It is among the latest trains introduced in the [[Jan Shatabdi Express]] series which were originally started by the then railway minister of India Mr. [[Nitish Kumar]] during the 2002 – 03 railway budget [http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Previous%20Budget%20Speeches/2002-03.pdf] [http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/traffic_comm/downloads/Freight_Rate_2018/CC-36.pdf]

==Coaches==

The 15125 / 26 [[Banaras railway station|Banaras]] [[Patna Junction railway station|Patna]] '''Kashi Patna Jan Shatabdi Express''' has 1 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC Chair Car]], 11 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|2nd Class seating]], 2 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Unreserved/General]] and 2 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Seating cum Luggage Rake]] Coaches. It does not carry a [[Dining car|Pantry car coach]] [https://www.jagran.com/bihar/patna-city-kashi-janshatabdi-express-now-running-to-patna-from-varanasi-know-time-table-17657168.html] [http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/Coaching_Circulars/CC-33.pdf] [https://st2.indiarailinfo.com/kjfdsuiemjvcya3/0/1/0/0/3195100/0/dyadgnfx4aapnel1129615.jpg]

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 15125 [[Banaras railway station|Banaras]] [[Patna Junction railway station|Patna]] '''Kashi Patna Jan Shatabdi Express''' covers the distance of {{convert|233|km|0|abbr=on}} in 4 hours 40 mins averaging {{convert|49.93|km/h|0|abbr=on}} [https://www.trainman.in/running-status/15125] and in 5 hours 00 mins as 15126 [[Patna Junction railway station|Patna]] [[Banaras railway station|Banaras]] '''Kashi Patna Jan Shatabdi Express''' averaging {{convert|46.60|km/h|0|abbr=on}} [https://www.trainman.in/running-status/15126].

Despite the average speed of the train being below {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per [[Indian Railways]] rules, its fare includes a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] surcharge.

==Routeing==

The 15125 / 26 [[Banaras railway station|Banaras]] [[Patna Junction railway station|Patna]] '''Kashi Patna Jan Shatabdi Express''' runs from [[Banaras railway station|Banaras]] via [[Varanasi Junction railway station|Varanasi Junction]], [[Mughalsarai Junction railway station|Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction]], [[Buxar railway station|Buxar]], [[Ara Junction railway station|Ara Junction]] to [[Patna Junction railway station|Patna Junction]] [https://ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1534401394608-Salient%20feature%20of%20August%202018%20time%20table.pdf].

==Traction==

It is hauled by a [[Mughalsarai Junction railway station|Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (Mughalsarai)]] based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP 4]].

==Operation==

The 15125 / 26 [[Banaras railway station|Banaras]] [[Patna Junction railway station|Patna]] '''Kashi Patna Jan Shatabdi Express''' runs on a daily basis in both directions.

== References ==
{{Reflist}}
* http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelcontent.aspx?relid=177349
* http://www.uniindia.com/pm-flags-off-manduadih-patna-intercity-express/states/news/1165627.html

==External links==
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in|title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry|publisher=indianrail.gov.in|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search}}
*http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelcontent.aspx?relid=177349
*http://www.uniindia.com/piyush-goyal-flags-off-naini-doon-janshatabdi-express/india/news/1330520.html
*http://www.uniindia.com/pm-flags-off-manduadih-patna-intercity-express/states/news/1165627.html
*[http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Previous%20Budget%20Speeches/2002-03.pdf]
*https://www.jagran.com/bihar/patna-city-kashi-janshatabdi-express-now-running-to-patna-from-varanasi-know-time-table-17657168.html
*https://www.trainman.in/running-status/15125
*https://www.trainman.in/running-status/15126
* https://ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1534401394608-Salient%20feature%20of%20August%202018%20time%20table.pdf
* https://st2.indiarailinfo.com/kjfdsuiemjvcya3/0/1/0/0/3195100/0/dyadgnfx4aapnel1129615.jpg
*http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/Coaching_Circulars/CC-33.pdf
*http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/traffic_comm/downloads/Freight_Rate_2018/CC-36.pdf
*https://indiarailinfo.com/train/gallery/78254?

{{Railways in Northern India}}
{{Jan Shatabdi Express}}

[[Category:Jan Shatabdi Express trains]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]
[[Category:Passenger trains originating from Varanasi]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2018]]

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