Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express
The Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Katihar Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 15711/15712 train numbers on a four days in a week basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 14 February 2014 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Howrah Junction (HWH) Katihar Junction (KIR) | ||||
| Stops | 8 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 424 km (263 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 8h 50m | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] | ||||
| Train number(s) | 15711/15712 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | No | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | ICF coach | ||||
| Entertainment facilities | No | ||||
| Baggage facilities | No | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | 2 | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 48 km/h (30 mph), including halts | ||||
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Service
The 15711/Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 424 km in 8h 50m. The 15712/Katihar–Howrah Weekly Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 424 km in 8h 50m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 5 Sleeper coaches
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Malda Town Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Howrah to Katihar, and vice versa.
Notes
- Runs one day in a week for every direction.
References
External links
- 15711/Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express India Rail Info
- 15712/Katihar–Howrah Weekly Express India Rail Info
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