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{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Lichchavi Express
| name             = Lichchavi Express
| image=  
| image           = Lichchavi express.jpg
| caption =
| caption         =  
| type = [[Express train|Express]]
| type             = [[Express train|Express]]
| locale = [[Bihar]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Delhi]]
| locale           = [[Bihar]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Delhi]]
| first =
| first           =  
| last =  
| last             =  
| operator = [[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railways]]
| operator         = [[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railways]]
| start = {{stnlnk|Anand Vihar Terminal}} (ANVT)
| start           = {{stnlnk|Anand Vihar Terminal}} (ANVT)
| stops = 42
| stops           = 42
| end = {{stnlnk|Sitamarhi Junction}} (SMI)
| end             = {{stnlnk|Sitamarhi Junction}} (SMI)
| distance = {{convert|1195|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance         = {{convert|1195|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 29 hours 50 mins
| journeytime     = 29 hours 50 mins
| frequency = Daily
| frequency       = Daily
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class           = First AC, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| seating         = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping         = Yes
| autorack =
| autorack         =  
| catering = Available
| catering         = Available
| observation =      
| observation     =  
| entertainment =
| entertainment   =  
| baggage =
| baggage         =  
| other facilities=  
| other facilities =  
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]
| stock           = [[LHB coaches]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge           = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| el =  
| el               =  
| trainnumber = 14005 / 14006
| trainnumber     = 14005 / 14006
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br/>{{convert|45|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| speed           = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br />{{convert|45|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
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The 14005 / 14006 '''Lichchavi Express''' is an [[Express train|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Northern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Anand Vihar Terminal}} & [[Sitamarhi]] in India.
The 14005 / 14006 '''Lichchavi Express''' is an [[Express train|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Northern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Anand Vihar Terminal}} & [[Sitamarhi]] in India.


It operates as train number 14006 from Anand Vihar Terminal to Sitamarhi and as train number 14005 in the reverse direction serving the states of [[Bihar]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Delhi]].
It operates as train number 14006 from Anand Vihar Terminal to Sitamarhi and as train number 14005 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Bihar]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Delhi]].


It is named after the [[Licchavi (kingdom)]] – (also Lichchhavi, Lichavi) which was an ancient kingdom in Nepal, which existed in the Kathmandu Valley.
It is named after the [[Licchavi (kingdom)]] – (also Lichchhavi, Lichavi) which was an ancient kingdom in Nepal, which existed in the Kathmandu Valley.
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==Coaches==
==Coaches==


The 14006 / 05 Anand Vihar Terminal–Sitamarhi Lichchavi Express has 2 AC 2 tier, 6 AC 3 tier, 7 Sleeper Class, 5 General Unreserved & 1 EOG coaches. In addition, it carries a [[pantry car]].
The 14006 / 05 Anand Vihar Terminal–Sitamarhi Lichchavi Express has 1HA1 composite coach, 2 AC 2 tier, 6 AC 3 tier, 7 Sleeper class, 5 General Unreserved & 1 EOG coaches. In addition, it carries a [[pantry car]].
   
   
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
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==Operation==
==Operation==


14006 Anand Vihar Terminal–Sitamarhi Lichchavi Express runs from Anand Vihar Terminal on a daily basis reaching Sitamarhi the next day.
*14006 Anand Vihar Terminal–Sitamarhi Lichchavi Express runs from Anand Vihar Terminal on a daily basis reaching Sitamarhi the next day.
 
*14005 Sitamarhi–Anand Vihar Terminal Lichchavi Express runs from Sitamarhi on a daily basis reaching Anand Vihar Terminal the next day.
14005 Sitamarhi–Anand Vihar Terminal Lichchavi Express runs from Sitamarhi on a daily basis reaching Anand Vihar Terminal the next day.


==Accident==
==Accident==
In an accident due to dense fog on 2 January 2010, the Lichchavi Express collided with the stationary [[Magadh Express]] train at the station near the town of [[Etawah]], about 170 miles (270 kilometers) southwest of [[Lucknow]].<ref>{{cite news|title=10 killed as trains collide in dense fog in U.P.|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/10-killed-as-trains-collide-in-dense-fog-in-up/article676121.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|date=3 January 2010|first1=Atiq|last1= Khan|first2= K. |last2=Balchand|accessdate=17 February 2015}}</ref> Ten people, including the driver of one of the trains, were injured.
In an accident due to dense fog on 2 January 2010, the Lichchavi Express collided with the stationary [[Magadh Express]] train at the station near the town of [[Etawah]], about 170 miles (270 kilometers) southwest of [[Lucknow]].<ref>{{cite news|title=10 killed as trains collide in dense fog in U.P.|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/10-killed-as-trains-collide-in-dense-fog-in-up/article676121.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|date=3 January 2010|first1=Atiq|last1= Khan|first2= K. |last2=Balchand|access-date=17 February 2015}}</ref> Ten people, including the driver of one of the trains, were injured.


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |accessdate=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate=8 April 2014 }}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |access-date=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archive-date=8 April 2014 }}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=&#91;IRFCA&#93; Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=&#91;IRFCA&#93; Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|access-date=2014-04-05}}


{{Railways in Northern India}}
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Latest revision as of 22:29, 15 May 2022

Lichchavi Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleBihar, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi
Current operator(s)Northern Railways
Route
StartAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT)
Stops42
EndSitamarhi Junction (SMI)
Distance travelled1,195 km (743 mi)
Average journey time29 hours 50 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)14005 / 14006
On-board services
Class(es)First AC, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
45 km/h (28 mph) average including halts

The 14005 / 14006 Lichchavi Express is an Express train belonging to Indian RailwaysNorthern Railway zone that runs between Anand Vihar Terminal & Sitamarhi in India.

It operates as train number 14006 from Anand Vihar Terminal to Sitamarhi and as train number 14005 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi.

It is named after the Licchavi (kingdom) – (also Lichchhavi, Lichavi) which was an ancient kingdom in Nepal, which existed in the Kathmandu Valley.

Coaches[edit | edit source]

The 14006 / 05 Anand Vihar Terminal–Sitamarhi Lichchavi Express has 1HA1 composite coach, 2 AC 2 tier, 6 AC 3 tier, 7 Sleeper class, 5 General Unreserved & 1 EOG coaches. In addition, it carries a pantry car.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service[edit | edit source]

The 14006 Anand Vihar Terminal–Sitamarhi Lichchavi Express covers the distance of 1,193 km (741 mi) in 29 hours 00 mins (41.14 km/hr) & in 26 hours 00 mins as 14005 Sitamarhi–Anand Vihar Terminal Lichchavi Express (45.88 km/hr).

Mostly, this train runs late and cancelled in winter.

Routing[edit | edit source]

The 14006 / 05 Anand Vihar Terminal–Sitamarhi Lichchavi Express runs from Anand Vihar Terminal via Ghaziabad Junction, Khurja Junction, Tundla Junction, Kanpur Central, Allahabad Junction, Varanasi Junction, Bhatni Junction, Siwan Junction, Chhapra Junction, Hajipur Junction, Muzaffarpur Junction to Sitamarhi [1].

Some of the important stations during the journey are Aligarh, Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi, Dadri, Sonpur, Muzaffarpur.

Traction[edit | edit source]

As the route is yet to be fully electrified, a Ghaziabad-based WAP-5 / WAP-7 locomotive [2] [3] hauls the trains from Anand Vihar Terminal up to Allahabad Junction handling over to a Jhansi-based WDM-3A / WDM-3D locomotive. [4] which then hauls the train for the remainder of its journey until Sitamarhi Junction. But right now since the regular trains are not running, so special trains run fully with electric locomotive from end to end.

Operation[edit | edit source]

  • 14006 Anand Vihar Terminal–Sitamarhi Lichchavi Express runs from Anand Vihar Terminal on a daily basis reaching Sitamarhi the next day.
  • 14005 Sitamarhi–Anand Vihar Terminal Lichchavi Express runs from Sitamarhi on a daily basis reaching Anand Vihar Terminal the next day.

Accident[edit | edit source]

In an accident due to dense fog on 2 January 2010, the Lichchavi Express collided with the stationary Magadh Express train at the station near the town of Etawah, about 170 miles (270 kilometers) southwest of Lucknow.[1] Ten people, including the driver of one of the trains, were injured.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Khan, Atiq; Balchand, K. (3 January 2010). "10 killed as trains collide in dense fog in U.P." The Hindu. Retrieved 17 February 2015.

External links[edit | edit source]