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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Howrah - Darbhanga Weekly Express
| name = Howrah–Darbhanga Weekly Express
| image =  
| image =  
| image_width =  
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| operator = [[East Central Railway zone]]
| operator = [[East Central Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Howrah}} ('''HWH''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH)
| stops = 9
| stops = 9
| end = {{rws|Darbhanga}} ('''DBG''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Darbhanga}} (DBG)
| distance = {{convert|536|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|536|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 11h 30m   
| journeytime = 11h 30m   
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering = On-board Catering, <br /> E-Catering
| catering = On-board catering, <br /> E-catering
| observation = Large windows
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =  
| entertainment =  
| baggage =  
| baggage =  
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = [[LHB Coaches]]
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 15235 / 15236
| trainnumber = 15235 / 15236
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The 15235 / 15236 '''Howrah - Darbhanga Weekly Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[East Central Railway zone]] that runs between [[Howrah Junction railway station|Howrah Junction]] and [[Darbhanga Junction railway station|Darbhanga Junction]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 15235/15236 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[https://www.nyoooz.com/news/patna/880720/railways-cancels-diverts-several-passenger-trains/ Railways cancels, diverts several passenger trains]</ref><ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/late-trains-dirty-stations-throw-indian-railways-off-track-117071000725_1.html Late trains, dirty stations throw Indian Railways off track]</ref><ref>[http://m.timesofindia.com/city/patna/check-up-on-weather-before-you-plan-holiday/articleshow/56008264.cms  Check up on weather before you plan holiday]</ref>
The 15235 / 15236 '''Howrah–Darbhanga Weekly Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[East Central Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Darbhanga Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 15235/15236 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[https://www.nyoooz.com/news/patna/880720/railways-cancels-diverts-several-passenger-trains/ Railways cancels, diverts several passenger trains]</ref><ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/late-trains-dirty-stations-throw-indian-railways-off-track-117071000725_1.html Late trains, dirty stations throw Indian Railways off track]</ref><ref>[http://m.timesofindia.com/city/patna/check-up-on-weather-before-you-plan-holiday/articleshow/56008264.cms  Check up on weather before you plan holiday]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 15235/Howrah - Darbhanga Express has an average speed of 47&nbsp;km/hr and covers 536&nbsp;km in 11h 30m. The 15236/Darbhanga - Howrah Express has an average speed of 48&nbsp;km/hr and covers 536&nbsp;km in 11h 15m.
The 15235/Howrah–Darbhanga Express has an average speed of 47&nbsp;km/hr and covers 536&nbsp;km in 11h 30m. The 15236/Darbhanga–Howrah Express has an average speed of 48&nbsp;km/hr and covers 536&nbsp;km in 11h 15m.


== Route & Halts ==
==Route & halts==


The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* '''{{rws|Howrah}}'''
* '''{{stnlnk|Howrah}}'''
* {{rws|Barddhaman Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}}
* {{rws|Durgapur}}
* {{stnlnk|Durgapur}}
* {{rws|Asansol Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}}
* {{rws|Chittaranjan}}
* {{stnlnk|Chittaranjan}}
* {{rws|Madhupur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Madhupur Junction}}
* {{rws|Jasidih Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Jasidih Junction}}
* {{rws|Jhajha}}
* {{stnlnk|Jhajha}}
* {{rws|Barauni Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Barauni Junction}}
* {{rws|Samastipur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Samastipur Junction}}
* '''{{rws|Darbhanga}}'''
* '''{{stnlnk|Darbhanga}}'''


==Coach composite==
==Coach composition==


The train has LHB rakes with a max speed of 160&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches :
The train has LHB rakes with a max speed of 160&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches:


* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC III Tier
* 1 AC III Tier
* 9 Sleeper Coaches
* 9 Sleeper coaches
* 6 General Unreserved
* 6 General Unreserved
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from [[Howrah]] to [[Barauni]]. From [[Barauni]], train is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Samastipur|Samastipur Loco Shed]] based [[WDM 3A]] diesel locomotive from [[Darbhanga]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from Howrah to [[Barauni]]. From Barauni, train is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Samastipur|Samastipur Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive from [[Darbhanga]] and vice versa.


== Rake Sharing ==
==Rake sharing==


The train shares its rake with 15233/15234 [[Maithili Express]].
The train shares its rake with 15233/15234 [[Maithili Express]].
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Howrah Junction railway station]]
* [[Howrah Junction railway station]]
* [[Maithili Express]]
* [[Maithili Express]]
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/15441 15235/Howrah-Darbhanga Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/15441 15235/Howrah-Darbhanga Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/15442 15236/Darbhanga - Howrah Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/15442 15236/Darbhanga-Howrah Express] India Rail Info


{{Railway lines in Eastern India}}
{{Railways in Eastern India}}


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[[Category:Transport in Darbhanga]]
[[Category:Transport in Darbhanga]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]]

Latest revision as of 01:01, 11 August 2021

Howrah–Darbhanga Weekly Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service1 October 2011; 13 years ago (2011-10-01)
Current operator(s)East Central Railway zone
Route
StartHowrah (HWH)
Stops9
EndDarbhanga (DBG)
Distance travelled536 km (333 mi)
Average journey time11h 30m
Service frequencyWeekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)15235 / 15236
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed47 km/h (29 mph) average including halts

The 15235 / 15236 Howrah–Darbhanga Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Darbhanga Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 15235/15236 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Service[edit]

The 15235/Howrah–Darbhanga Express has an average speed of 47 km/hr and covers 536 km in 11h 30m. The 15236/Darbhanga–Howrah Express has an average speed of 48 km/hr and covers 536 km in 11h 15m.

Route & halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit]

The train has LHB rakes with a max speed of 160 kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 1 AC III Tier
  • 9 Sleeper coaches
  • 6 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Howrah to Barauni. From Barauni, train is hauled by a Samastipur Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Darbhanga and vice versa.

Rake sharing[edit]

The train shares its rake with 15233/15234 Maithili Express.

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Railways cancels, diverts several passenger trains
  2. ↑ Late trains, dirty stations throw Indian Railways off track
  3. ↑ Check up on weather before you plan holiday

External links[edit]


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