New Jalpaiguri–Sitamarhi Weekly Express
The New Jalpaiguri–Sitamarhi Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between New Jalpaiguri Junction and Sitamarhi Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 1572/15724 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 1 October 2011 |
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | New Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP) Sitamarhi Junction (SMI) |
| Stops | 11 |
| Distance travelled | 546 km (339 mi) |
| Average journey time | 13h |
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 1572/15724 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, 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 | 1 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 42 km/h (26 mph), including halts |
Service
The 15723/New Jalpaiguri–Sitamarhi Weekly Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 546 km in 13h. The 15724/Sitamarhi–New Jalpaiguri Weekly Express has an average speed of 45 km/h and covers 546 km in 12h 5m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches:
- 1 First AC and Three-tier AC
- 1 AC III Tier
- 12 Sleeper coaches
- 3 General
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Malda Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Jalpaiguri to Sitamarhi and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 15721/15722 Paharia Express.
See also
Notes
- Runs one day in a week for every direction.
References
- Bhuyan, Pranjal (15 June 2017). "NFR taking steps to strengthen solid waste management system". Assam Tribune. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
- Train services affected as job aspirants go berserk at NJP
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