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			{{Short description\|Indian express train}}
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	\| distance = {{convert\|699\|km\|0\|abbr=on}}		\| distance = {{convert\|699\|km\|0\|abbr=on}}
	\| ~~journey time~~ = 16h 55m		\| journeytime = 16h 55m
	\| frequency = Twice in a week {{efn\|Runs two days in a week for every direction.}}		\| frequency = Twice in a week {{efn\|Runs two days in a week for every direction.}}
	\| class = AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved		\| class = AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
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	The '''Howrah - Raxaul Express''' is an [[Express trains in India\|~~Express~~]] train belonging to [[Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Howrah Junction railway station\|Howrah Junction]] and [[Raxaul Junction railway station\|RaxaulJunction]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 13043/13044 train numbers on twice in a week basis.<ref>[http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=529&did=143038598204639135BC21D894814F3CFB4A73583CAA7.we ER's MASSIVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS OF NEPAL]</ref><ref>[http://echoofindia.com/kolkata-nepal-earthquake-helping-hand-eastern-railway-84334 Nepal earthquake: helping hand by Eastern Railway]</ref>		The '''Howrah - Raxaul Express''' is an [[Express trains in India\|express]] train belonging to [[Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Howrah Junction railway station\|Howrah Junction]] and [[Raxaul Junction railway station\|RaxaulJunction]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 13043/13044 train numbers on twice in a week basis.<ref>[http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=529&did=143038598204639135BC21D894814F3CFB4A73583CAA7.we ER's MASSIVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS OF NEPAL]</ref><ref>[http://echoofindia.com/kolkata-nepal-earthquake-helping-hand-eastern-railway-84334 Nepal earthquake: helping hand by Eastern Railway]</ref>

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==

	It runs from [[Howrah Junction]] to [[Raxaul Junction]] on Wednesdays and Fridays of every week. In the reverse direction it runs on Thursdays and Saturdays of every week. It connects important stations like [[Asansol]], [[Jhajha]], [[Barauni]], [[Samastipur]], [[Darbhanga]], [[Sitamarhi]]. The 13043/Howrah - Raxaul Express has an average speed of 41 km/hr and covers 699 km in 16h 55m. The 13044/Raxaul - Howrah Express has an average speed of 44 km/hr and covers 699 km in 15h 45m.		It runs from [[Howrah Junction]] to [[Raxaul Junction]] on Wednesdays and Fridays of every week. In the reverse direction it runs on Thursdays and Saturdays of every week. It connects important stations like [[Asansol]], [[Jhajha]], [[Barauni]], [[Samastipur]], [[Darbhanga]], [[Sitamarhi]]. The 13043/Howrah - Raxaul Express has an average speed of 41 km/h and covers 699 km in 16h 55m. The 13044/Raxaul - Howrah Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 699 km in 15h 45m.

	== Timing and halts ==		== Timing and halts ==
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	== Traction==		== Traction==

	As the track between [[Muzaffarpur]] and [[Raxaul]] is not electrified so a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Samastipur\|Samastipur Diesel Loco Shed]] based [[WDM3D]] locomotive powers the train for its journey from [[Barauni Junction railway station\|Barauni Junction]] to [[Raxaul\|Raxaul railway station]]. The ~~rest part of the~~ journey is covered by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah\|Howrah Loco Shed]] based electric locomotive [[WAP ~~4]] or [[WAM 4~~]] ~~and vice versa~~.		The entire journey is covered by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah\|Howrah Loco Shed]] based electric locomotive [[WAP 5]].

	== See also ==		== See also ==
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	== External links ==		== External links ==

	* [~~http~~://indiarailinfo.com/train/howrah-raxaul-express-13043/22835/1/2314 13043/Howrah - Raxaul Express]		* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/howrah-raxaul-express-13043/22835/1/2314 13043/Howrah - Raxaul Express]
	* [~~http~~://indiarailinfo.com/train/raxaul-howrah-express-13044/22836/2314/1 13044/Raxaul - Howrah Express]		* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/raxaul-howrah-express-13044/22836/2314/1 13044/Raxaul - Howrah Express]

	== References ==		== References ==
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	[[Category:Transport in Raxaul]]		[[Category:Transport in Raxaul]]
	[[Category:Express trains in India]]		[[Category:Express trains in India]]
	~~[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]~~
	[[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]		[[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]
	[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]		[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]
	[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2014]]		[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2014]]
			[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]

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{{Infobox rail service
| name = Howrah - Raxaul Express
| image =
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| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| locale = West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar
| first = 28 March 2014
| operator = [[Eastern Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Howrah Junction}} ('''HWH''')
| stops = 17
| end = {{rws|Raxaul Junction}} ('''RXL''')
| distance = {{convert|699|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 16h 55m
| frequency = Twice in a week {{efn|Runs two days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = E-Catering
| observation = Large Windows
| baggage = Below the seats
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} (Broad Gauge)
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 13043/13044
| speed = {{convert|43|km/h|0|abbr=on}} (Average)
n/a (Maximum)
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}}
The '''Howrah - Raxaul Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Howrah Junction railway station|Howrah Junction]] and [[Raxaul Junction railway station|RaxaulJunction]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 13043/13044 train numbers on twice in a week basis.<ref>[http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=529&did=143038598204639135BC21D894814F3CFB4A73583CAA7.we ER's MASSIVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS OF NEPAL]</ref><ref>[http://echoofindia.com/kolkata-nepal-earthquake-helping-hand-eastern-railway-84334 Nepal earthquake: helping hand by Eastern Railway]</ref>

== Overview ==

It runs from [[Howrah Junction]] to [[Raxaul Junction]] on Wednesdays and Fridays of every week. In the reverse direction it runs on Thursdays and Saturdays of every week. It connects important stations like [[Asansol]], [[Jhajha]], [[Barauni]], [[Samastipur]], [[Darbhanga]], [[Sitamarhi]]. The 13043/Howrah - Raxaul Express has an average speed of 41 km/hr and covers 699 km in 16h 55m. The 13044/Raxaul - Howrah Express has an average speed of 44 km/hr and covers 699 km in 15h 45m.

== Timing and halts ==

The train departs from Platform #8 of [[Howrah Junction]] at 22:50 and arrives in [[Raxaul Junction]] at 15:45, the next day. From [[Raxaul Junction]], the train departs at 20:30 and arrives in [[Howrah Junction]] at 12:15, the next day.

The important halts of the train are:

* {{rws|Howrah Junction}}
* {{rws|Bandel Junction}}
* {{rws|Barddhaman Junction}}
* {{rws|Durgapur}}
* {{rws|Asansol Junction}}
* {{rws|Madhupur Junction}}
* {{rws|Jasidih Junction}}
* {{rws|Jhajha}}
* {{rws|Kiul Junction}}
* {{rws|Barauni Junction}}
* {{rws|Dalsingh Sarai}}
* {{rws|Samastipur Junction}}
* {{rws|Darbhanga Junction}}
* {{rws|Kamtaul}}
* {{rws|Janakpur Road}}
* {{rws|Sitamarhi Junction}}
* {{rws|Bairgania}}
* {{rws|Ghorasahan}}
* {{rws|Raxaul Junction}}

==Coach composite==

The train consists 15 standard ICF coaches. It does not carry any pantry car:

* 2 AC II Tier Cum III Tiers
* 5 Sleeper Classes
* 6 General (Unreserved)
* 2 Seating (Disabled/Ladies) Cum Luggage Rakes

== Traction==

As the track between [[Muzaffarpur]] and [[Raxaul]] is not electrified so a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Samastipur|Samastipur Diesel Loco Shed]] based [[WDM3D]] locomotive powers the train for its journey from [[Barauni Junction railway station|Barauni Junction]] to [[Raxaul|Raxaul railway station]]. The rest part of the journey is covered by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah Loco Shed]] based electric locomotive [[WAP 4]] or [[WAM 4]] and vice versa.

== See also ==

* [[Howrah Junction railway station]]
* [[Raxaul Junction railway station]]
* [[Mithila Express]]

== Notes ==
{{notelist}}

== External links ==

* [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/howrah-raxaul-express-13043/22835/1/2314 13043/Howrah - Raxaul Express]
* [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/raxaul-howrah-express-13044/22836/2314/1 13044/Raxaul - Howrah Express]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

{{Railway lines in Eastern India}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Howrah - Raxaul Express}}
[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]]
[[Category:Transport in Raxaul]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2014]]

{{India-express-train-stub}}

Howrah–Raxaul Express - Revision history

Rik at 03:25, 7 December 2025

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