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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Kolkata–Azamgarh Weekly Express<br />
| image = <br />
| image_width = <br />
| caption = <br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br />
| locale = <br />
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2013|02|11}}<br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Kolkata}} (KOAA) <br />
| stops = 20<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Azamgarh}} (AMH)<br />
| distance = {{convert|789|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 18h 40m<br />
| frequency = Weekly<br />
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = No<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack =<br />
| catering = E-catering<br />
| observation = <br />
| entertainment = Rake sharing with 12325/12326 [[Gurumukhi Superfast Express]]<br />
| baggage = Available<br />
| otherfacilities=<br />
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}<br />
| el =<br />
| trainnumber = 13137/13138<br />
| speed = {{convert|43|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts<br />
| map =<br />
| map_state =<br />
}}<br />
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'''Kolkata–Azamgarh Weekly Express''' is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting {{stnlnk|Kolkata}} in [[West Bengal]] and {{stnlnk|Azamgarh}} in [[Uttar Pradesh]]. It is currently being operated with 13137/13138 train numbers on once in week basis.<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/special-trains-for-kamakhya-to-clear-summer-rush/1/629144.html Special trains for Kamakhya to clear summer rush]</ref><ref>[http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=sep2615/city052 Puja spl trains from Kamakhya to New Delhi]</ref><br />
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== Service==<br />
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The 13137/Kolkata–Azamgarh Weekly Express has an average speed of 42&nbsp;km/hr and covers 789&nbsp;km in 18 hrs 45 mins. 13138/Azamgarh–Kolkata Weekly Express has an average speed of 40&nbsp;km/hr and covers 789&nbsp;km in 19 hrs 45 mins.<br />
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== Route & Halts ==<br />
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The important halts of the train are :<br />
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* '''{{stnlnk|Kolkata}}'''<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bandel}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bardhaman}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Asansol}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Madhupur}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jasidih}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jhajha}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Kiul}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Barauni Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Hajipur}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Chhapra Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Ballia}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Mau Junction}}<br />
* '''{{stnlnk|Azamgarh}}'''<br />
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== Traction==<br />
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As the route is partially electrified, it is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4]] locomotive from Kolkata up to {{stnlnk|Barauni Junction}} handing over to a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Samastipur|Samastipur Diesel Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] locomotive power the train for the remainder of the journey until Azamgarh.<br />
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== Rake sharing & Maintenance ==<br />
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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.<br />
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==Coach composition==<br />
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The train consists of 15 coaches:<br />
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* 1 AC II Tier<br />
* 1 AC III Tier<br />
* 5 Sleeper coaches<br />
* 7 General<br />
* 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21681 13137/Kolkata - Azamgarh Weekly Express]<br />
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/azamgarh-kolkata-weekly-express-13138/21680/1828/7037 13138/Azamgarh - Kolkata Weekly Express]<br />
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[[Category:Transport in Kolkata]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]<br />
[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Azamgarh]]<br />
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