Howrah–Muzaffarpur Jan Sadharan Express

Howrah Junction – Muzaffarpur Junction Jan Sadharan Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service12 February 2015 (2015-02-12)
Current operatorEast Central Railway
Route
TerminiHowrah (HWH)
Muzaffarpur (MFP)
Stops10
Distance travelled549 km (341 mi)
Average journey time11 hours 45 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number15271 / 15272
On-board services
ClassGeneral Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed47 km/h (29 mph) average including halts.
Route map
(Howrah–Muzaffarpur) Jan Sadharan Express route map

The Howrah–Muzaffarpur Jan Sadharan Express (15271/15272) is an express train operated by Indian Railways that runs between Howrah Junction in West Bengal and Muzaffarpur Junction in Bihar. Covering a distance of approximately 547 km.[1]

Schedule

15272 / 15271 Muzaffarpur–Howrah Jansadharan Express Schedule
Train Type Jansadharan Express
Distance 547 km (15272) / 547 km (15271)
Average Speed ~43 km/h
Journey Time (MFP → HWH) ~12 hrs 25 min
Journey Time (HWH → MFP) ~12 hrs 00 min
Classes Available SL
Operating Days Daily
Operator East Central Railway

Route & Halts

15272 Muzaffarpur–Howrah Jansadharan Express and 15271 Howrah–Muzaffarpur Jansadharan Express Schedule
Sr. 15272 MFP–HWH 15271 HWH–MFP
Station Day Arr. Dep. Station Day Arr. Dep.
1 Muzaffarpur Junction 1 14:40 Howrah Junction 1 11:15
2 Samastipur Junction 1 16:10 16:15 Bardhaman 1 12:08 12:10
3 Barauni Junction 1 17:40 17:50 Durgapur 1 13:04 13:06
4 Jhajha 1 20:15 20:20 Raniganj 1 13:21 13:23
5 Jasidih Junction 1 20:55 21:00 Asansol Junction 1 13:49 13:59
6 Madhupur Junction 1 21:24 21:29 Chittaranjan 1 14:23 14:25
7 Chittaranjan 1 22:15 22:17 Madhupur Junction 1 15:01 15:06
8 Asansol Junction 1 22:48 22:58 Jasidih Junction 1 15:25 15:30
9 Raniganj 1 23:14 23:16 Jhajha 1 17:05 17:10
10 Durgapur 1 23:32 23:34 Barauni Junction 1 20:30 20:40
11 Bardhaman 2 00:59 01:01 Samastipur Junction 1 21:50 21:55
12 Howrah Junction 2 03:05 Muzaffarpur Junction 1 23:15

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Coach Composition

Category Coaches Total
Sleeper cum Luggage Rake (SLRD) SLRD1, SLRD2 2
General Unreserved (GEN) GEN1, GEN2, GEN3, GEN4, GEN5, GEN6, GEN7, GEN8, GEN9, GEN10, GEN11, GEN12, GEN13, GEN14, GEN15, GEN16, GEN17, GEN18, GEN19, GEN20, GEN21 21
Luggage/Parcel Rake (LPR) LPR1 1
Total Coaches 24
  • Primary Maintenance - Muzaffarpur Coaching Depot

Rake Sharing

RSA with Muzaffarpur – Sabarmati Jan Sadharan Express.[3]


References

  1. ^ "15272 Muzaffarpur Howrah JanSadharan Express - Train Time Table and Details". RedBus. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  2. ^ "15272 Jansadharan Express Train Running Status". MakeMyTrip. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  3. ^ "15271 JANSADHARAN EXP Train Route and Schedule". ConfirmTkt. Retrieved 1 January 2026.