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{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Howrah - Katihar Weekly Express
| name = Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express
| image =  
| image =  
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| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]]
| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Howrah Junction}} ('''HWH''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} (HWH)
| stops = 8
| stops = 8
| end = {{rws|Katihar Junction}} ('''KIR''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Katihar Junction}} (KIR)
| distance = {{convert|424|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|424|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 8h 50m   
| journey time = 8h 50m   
| 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 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering =  On-board Catering <br /> E-Catering
| catering =  On-board catering <br /> E-catering
| observation = [[ICF Coaches]]
| observation = [[ICF coaches]]
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 15711/15712
| trainnumber = 15711/15712
| speed = {{convert|48|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| speed = {{convert|48|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| map = [[File:(Howrah - Katihar) Intercity Express route map.png|250px|(Howrah - Katihar) Express route map]]
| map = [[File:(Howrah - Katihar) Intercity Express route map.png|250px|(Howrah–Katihar) Express route map]]
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The '''Howrah - Katihar Weekly Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]] that runs between [[Howrah Junction railway station|Howrah Junction]] and [[Katihar Junction railway station|Katihar Junction]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 15711/15712 train numbers on a four days in a week basis.<ref>[http://im1.indiarailinfo.com/NEXT/NEXT/989215/0/er.jpg Introduction of 13167/13168 Kolkata Agra Express (Weekly) & 15711/15712 Howrah Katihar Express (Weekly)]</ref><ref>[http://www.jagran.com/bihar/katihar-11394927.html AC bogie situation pathetic]</ref><ref>[http://prabhatkhabar.com/news/88453-story.html Train flagged off]</ref>
The '''Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Katihar Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 15711/15712 train numbers on a four days in a week basis.<ref>[http://im1.indiarailinfo.com/NEXT/NEXT/989215/0/er.jpg Introduction of 13167/13168 Kolkata Agra Express (Weekly) & 15711/15712 Howrah Katihar Express (Weekly)]</ref><ref>[http://www.jagran.com/bihar/katihar-11394927.html AC bogie situation pathetic]</ref><ref>[http://prabhatkhabar.com/news/88453-story.html Train flagged off]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 15711/Howrah - Katihar Weekly Express has an average speed of 48&nbsp;km/hr and covers 424&nbsp;km in 8h 50m. The 15712/Katihar - Howrah Weekly Express has an average speed of 48&nbsp;km/hr and covers 424&nbsp;km in 8h 50m.
The 15711/Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express has an average speed of 48&nbsp;km/hr and covers 424&nbsp;km in 8h 50m. The 15712/Katihar–Howrah Weekly Express has an average speed of 48&nbsp;km/hr and covers 424&nbsp;km in 8h 50m.


== Route and halts ==
== Route and halts ==
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The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* {{rws|Howrah Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}}
* {{rws|Bandel Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Bandel Junction}}
* {{rws|Nabadwip Dham}}
* {{stnlnk|Nabadwip Dham}}
* {{rws|Katwa Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Katwa Junction}}
* {{rws|Azimganj Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Azimganj Junction}}
* {{rws|Malda Town}}
* {{stnlnk|Malda Town}}
* {{rws|Samsi}}
* {{stnlnk|Samsi}}
* {{rws|Harischandrapur}}
* {{stnlnk|Harischandrapur}}
* {{rws|Kumedpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kumedpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Labha}}
* {{stnlnk|Labha}}
* {{rws|Katihar Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Katihar Junction}}


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


The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches :
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches:


* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 2 AC III Tier
* 2 AC III Tier
* 5 Sleeper Coaches
* 5 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 [[Diesel Loco Shed, Malda Town|Malda Town Loco Shed]] based [[WDM 3A]] diesel locomotive from [[Howrah]] to [[Katihar]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Malda Town|Malda Town Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive from Howrah to Katihar, and vice versa.
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


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


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


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22759 15711/Howrah - Katihar Weekly Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22759 15711/Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22760 15712/Katihar - Howrah Weekly Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22760 15712/Katihar–Howrah Weekly Express] India Rail Info


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


{{DEFAULTSORT:Howrah - Katihar Weekly Express}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Howrah-Katihar Weekly Express}}
[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]]
[[Category:Transport in Katihar]]
[[Category:Transport in Katihar]]

Latest revision as of 17:22, 19 July 2021


Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service14 February 2014; 11 years ago (2014-02-14)
Current operator(s)Northeast Frontier Railway zone
Route
StartHowrah Junction (HWH)
Stops8
EndKatihar Junction (KIR)
Distance travelled424 km (263 mi)
Service frequencyWeekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)15711/15712
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed48 km/h (30 mph), including halts
Route map
(Howrah–Katihar) Express route map

The Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Katihar Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 15711/15712 train numbers on a four days in a week basis.[1][2][3]

Service[edit]

The 15711/Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express has an average speed of 48 km/hr and covers 424 km in 8h 50m. The 15712/Katihar–Howrah Weekly Express has an average speed of 48 km/hr and covers 424 km in 8h 50m.

Route and halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit]

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches:

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

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by a Malda Town Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Howrah to Katihar, and vice versa.

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

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

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Introduction of 13167/13168 Kolkata Agra Express (Weekly) & 15711/15712 Howrah Katihar Express (Weekly)
  2. ↑ AC bogie situation pathetic
  3. ↑ Train flagged off

External links[edit]


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