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| operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone]]
| operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Howrah Junction}} ('''HWH''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} (HWH)
| stops = 7
| stops = 7
| end = {{rws|Purulia Junction}} ('''PRR''')  
| end = {{stnlnk|Purulia Junction}} (PRR)  
| distance = {{convert|185|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|185|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 5h 40m
| journey time = 5h 40m
| frequency = Bi-weekly {{efn|Runs two days in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Bi-weekly {{efn|Runs two days 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 = 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 = 12865/12866  
| trainnumber = 12865/12866  
| speed = {{convert|60|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| speed = {{convert|60|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| map = [[File:Lalmati Express (Howrah - Purulia) Via Tatanagar Route map.png|250px|Lalmati Express (Howrah - Purulia) Via Tatanagar Route map]]
| map = [[File:Lalmati Express (Howrah - Purulia) Via Tatanagar Route map.png|250px|Lalmati Express (Howrah–Purulia) via Tatanagar route map]]
| map_state =
| map_state =
}}
}}
The '''Lalmati Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[South Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Howrah Junction railway station|Howrah Junction]] and [[Purulia Junction railway station|Purulia Junction]] in [[India]]. It is currently{{when|date=January 2020}} operated with 12865/12866 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.cr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3592&did=147212423139494FFC51C990027B60C8AC29989075677.web107 | title=Halt to mail / express trains | publisher=Central Railway | date=25 August 2016 | accessdate=28 January 2019 }}<br />- [http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=813&did=14278071109526D976E9F49E1EC6A40D7EF738AD5C5FE.web103 SER TO REGULATE TRAIN SERVICES FOR COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRONIC INTERLOCKING SYSTEM AT TIKIAPARA]<br />- [http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20140730/2432753.html Regulation of SER Trains Services for Non-Interlocking Work]</ref>
The '''Lalmati Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[South Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Purulia Junction}} in India. It is currently{{when|date=January 2020}} operated with 12865/12866 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.cr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3592&did=147212423139494FFC51C990027B60C8AC29989075677.web107 | title=Halt to mail / express trains | publisher=Central Railway | date=25 August 2016 | accessdate=28 January 2019 }}<br />- [http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=813&did=14278071109526D976E9F49E1EC6A40D7EF738AD5C5FE.web103 SER TO REGULATE TRAIN SERVICES FOR COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRONIC INTERLOCKING SYSTEM AT TIKIAPARA]<br />- [http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20140730/2432753.html Regulation of SER Trains Services for Non-Interlocking Work]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==
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== Route and halts ==
== Route and halts ==
The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:
* {{rws|Howrah Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}}
* {{rws|Kharagpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kharagpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Jhargram}}
* {{stnlnk|Jhargram}}
* {{rws|Chakulia}}
* {{stnlnk|Chakulia}}
* {{rws|Ghatsila}}
* {{stnlnk|Ghatsila}}
* {{rws|Tatanagar Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Tatanagar Junction}}
* {{rws|Chandil Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Chandil Junction}}
* {{rws|Barabhum}}
* {{stnlnk|Barabhum}}
* {{rws|Purulia Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Purulia Junction}}
Presently the service between Howrah and Purulia and vice-versa is adjourned sine die.


==Coach composite==
==Coach composition==
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 9 coaches :
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 9 coaches:
* 1 Second Sitting
* 1 Second Sitting
* 7 General Unreserved
* 7 General Unreserved
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== Traction==
== Traction==
Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from [[Howrah]] to [[Purulia]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from Howrah to Purulia and vice versa.


== Rake sharing ==
== Rake sharing ==
The train shares its rake with 22875/22876 [[Kharagpur - Purulia Intercity Express]] and 22821/22822 [[Birsa Munda Express]].
The train shares its rake with 22875/22876 [[Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express]] and 22821/22822 [[Birsa Munda Express]].


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/7889 12865/Lalmati Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/7889 12865/Lalmati Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/7888 12866/Lalmati Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/7888 12866/Lalmati Express] India Rail Info


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{{Railways in Southern India}}

Latest revision as of 20:50, 19 March 2022

Lalmati Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service30 December 2009; 15 years ago (2009-12-30)
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway zone
Route
StartHowrah Junction (HWH)
Stops7
EndPurulia Junction (PRR)
Distance travelled185 km (115 mi)
Service frequencyBi-weekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)12865/12866
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, 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 speed60 km/h (37 mph), including halts
Route map
Lalmati Express (Howrah–Purulia) via Tatanagar route map

The Lalmati Express is an Express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Purulia Junction in India. It is currently[when?] operated with 12865/12866 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1]

Service[edit]

The 12865/Lalmati Express has an average speed of 60 kilometres (37 mi) per hour and covers 339 kilometres (211 mi) in 5h 40m. The 12866/Lalmati Express has an average speed of 64 kilometres (40 mi) per hour and covers 339 kilometres (211 mi) in 5h 10m.

Route and halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Presently the service between Howrah and Purulia and vice-versa is adjourned sine die.

Coach composition[edit]

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 9 coaches:

  • 1 Second Sitting
  • 7 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Howrah to Purulia and vice versa.

Rake sharing[edit]

The train shares its rake with 22875/22876 Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express and 22821/22822 Birsa Munda Express.

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Runs two days in a week for every direction.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Halt to mail / express trains". Central Railway. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
    - SER TO REGULATE TRAIN SERVICES FOR COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRONIC INTERLOCKING SYSTEM AT TIKIAPARA
    - Regulation of SER Trains Services for Non-Interlocking Work

External links[edit]


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