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<p>minor fixes, replaced: - → – (3), Kolkata-S → Kolkata–S, &#039;&#039;&#039;Kolkata–Sitamarhi Express&#039;&#039;&#039; is an <a href="/wiki/Express_trains_in_India" title="Express trains in India">Express</a> train belonging to <a href="/wiki/Eastern_Railway_zone" title="Eastern Railway zone">Eastern Railway zone</a> that runs between {{stnlnk|Kolkata}} and {{stnlnk|Sitamarhi</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}}<br /> {{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}<br /> {{Infobox rail service<br /> | name = Kolkata–Sitamarhi 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|12|07}}<br /> | last =<br /> | operator = [[Eastern Railway zone]]<br /> | ridership =<br /> | start = {{stnlnk|Kolkata}} (KOAA)<br /> | stops = 13<br /> | end = {{stnlnk|Sitamarhi Junction}} (SMI)<br /> | distance = {{convert|608|km|0|abbr=on}}<br /> | journey time = 14h 5m <br /> | frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}<br /> | class = AC III Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper coaches, General Unreserved<br /> | seating = No<br /> | sleeping = Yes<br /> | autorack = <br /> | catering = On-board catering &lt;br&gt; E-catering<br /> | observation = [[ICF coaches]]<br /> | entertainment = No<br /> | baggage = No<br /> | other facilities= Below the seats<br /> | stock = 2<br /> | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br /> | electrification = <br /> | trainnumber = 13165/13166<br /> | speed = {{convert|43|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts<br /> | map = <br /> | map_state =<br /> }}<br /> The &#039;&#039;&#039;Kolkata–Sitamarhi Express&#039;&#039;&#039; is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Kolkata}} and {{stnlnk|Sitamarhi Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 13165/13166 train numbers on a weekly basis.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.telegraphindia.com/1170625/jsp/jharkhand/story_158579.jsp Dharna for Bihar train - Mithilanchal link snapped, poor bus service adds to commuter woes]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://echoofindia.com/kolkata-different-express-trains-get-extra-coaches-126344 Different Express trains to get extra coaches]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Service==<br /> <br /> The 13165/Kolkata–Sitamarhi Express and 13166/Sitamarhi–Kolkata Express both have an average speed of {{convert|43|km/h|mph}} and cover {{convert|608|km|mi}} in 14h 15m.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}<br /> <br /> == Route and halts ==<br /> <br /> The important halts of the train are:<br /> <br /> * {{stnlnk|Kolkata}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Barrackpore}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Naihati Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Durgapur}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Chittaranjan}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Madhupur Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Jasidih Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Jhajha}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Kiul Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Lakhisarai Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Barauni Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Samastipur Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Laheriasarai}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Darbhanga Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Janakpur Road}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Sitamarhi Junction}}<br /> <br /> ==Coach composition==<br /> <br /> The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches:<br /> <br /> * 2 AC III Tier<br /> * 6 Sleeper coaches<br /> * 6 General<br /> * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake<br /> <br /> == Traction==<br /> <br /> Both trains are hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Asansol|Asansol Loco Shed]]-based [[WAM-4]] electric locomotive from Kolkata to [[Samastipur]]. From Samastipur it is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Samastipur|Samastipur Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] diesel locomotive up till Ghazipur, and vice versa.<br /> <br /> ==Rake sharing==<br /> <br /> The trains shares its rake with<br /> <br /> * 13157/13158 [[Tirhut Express]]<br /> * 13159/13160 [[Kolkata–Jogbani Express]]<br /> * 13155/13156 [[Mithilanchal Express]]<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Kolkata railway station]]<br /> * [[Sitamarhi Junction railway station]]<br /> * [[Mithilanchal Express]]<br /> <br /> == Notes ==<br /> {{notelist}}<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> <br /> * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22122 13165/Kolkata–Sitamarhi Express]<br /> * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22115 13166/Sitamarhi–Kolkata Express]<br /> <br /> {{Railways in Eastern India}}<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Kolkata-Sitamarhi Express}}<br /> [[Category:Transport in Kolkata]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Sitamarhi]]<br /> [[Category:Express trains in India]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]<br /> [[Category:Railway services introduced in 2013]]<br /> <br /> <br /> {{India-express-train-stub}}</div>

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