Howrah–Muzaffarpur Jan Sadharan Express

The 15271 / 15272 Howrah–Muzaffarpur Jan Sadharan Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Central Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Muzaffarpur Junction in India.

It operates as train number 15271 from Howrah Junction to Muzaffarpur Junction and as train number 15272 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand & Bihar.

Coaches
The 15271 / 72 Howrah Junction–Muzaffarpur Junction Jan Sadharan Express has 17 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.

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 15271 Howrah Junction–Muzaffarpur Junction Jan Sadharan Express covers the distance of 549 km in 11 hours 45 mins (47 km/h) and in 11 hours 45 mins as the 15272 Muzaffarpur Junction–|Howrah Junction Jan Sadharan Express (47 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing
The 15271/15272 Howrah–Muzaffarpur Jan Sadharan Express runs from Howrah via Bardhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Madhupur, Jasidih, Jhajha, Barauni Junction, Samastipur to Muzaffarpur Junction.

Traction
As the route is fully electrified, a Howrah-based WAP-7 electric locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.