Kolkata–Azamgarh Weekly Express
Kolkata–Azamgarh Weekly Express is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Kolkata in West Bengal and Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh. It is currently being operated with 13137/13138 train numbers on once in week basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 11 February 2013 |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Kolkata (KOAA) Azamgarh (AMH) |
| Stops | 20 |
| Distance travelled | 789 km (490 mi) |
| Average journey time | 18h 40m |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 13137/13138 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | E-catering |
| Entertainment facilities | Rake sharing with 12325/12326 Gurumukhi Superfast Express |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 43 km/h (27 mph) average including halts |
Service
The 13137/Kolkata–Azamgarh Weekly Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 789 km in 18 hrs 45 mins. 13138/Azamgarh–Kolkata Weekly Express has an average speed of 40 km/h and covers 789 km in 19 hrs 45 mins.
Route & Halts
The important halts of the train are :
Traction
As the route is partially electrified, it is hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-4 locomotive from Kolkata up to Barauni Junction handing over to a Samastipur Diesel Loco Shed-based WDM-3A locomotive power the train for the remainder of the journey until Azamgarh.
Rake sharing & Maintenance
The train is maintained by the Kolkata Coaching Depot. The same rake is used for 13325/13326 Gurumukhi Superfast Express for one way which is altered by the second rake on the other way.
Coach composition
The train consists of 15 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 2 AC Economy
- 6 Sleeper coaches
- 2 General
- 1 Second-class Luggage/parcel van