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{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = | | name = Howrah–Darbhanga Weekly Express | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| image_width = | | image_width = | ||
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| operator = [[East Central Railway zone]] | | operator = [[East Central Railway zone]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{ | | start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH) | ||
| stops = 9 | | stops = 9 | ||
| end = {{ | | 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 = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||
| seating = Yes | | seating = Yes | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = On-board | | 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 | | stock = [[LHB coaches]] | ||
| gauge = {{ | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | ||
| electrification = | | electrification = | ||
| trainnumber = 15235 / 15236 | | trainnumber = 15235 / 15236 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
The 15235 / 15236 ''' | 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/ | 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 & | ==Route & halts== | ||
The important halts of the train are: | The important halts of the train are: | ||
* '''{{ | * '''{{stnlnk|Howrah}}''' | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Durgapur}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Chittaranjan}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Madhupur Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Jasidih Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Jhajha}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Barauni Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Samastipur Junction}} | ||
* '''{{ | * '''{{stnlnk|Darbhanga}}''' | ||
==Coach | ==Coach composition== | ||
The train has LHB rakes with a max speed of 160 kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches : | The train has LHB rakes with a max speed of 160 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 | * 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 | 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 | ==Rake sharing== | ||
The train shares its rake with 15233/15234 [[Maithili Express]]. | The train shares its rake with 15233/15234 [[Maithili Express]]. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[Howrah Junction railway station]] | * [[Howrah Junction railway station]] | ||
* [[Maithili Express]] | * [[Maithili Express]] | ||
== Notes == | |||
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== 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 | ||
{{ | {{Railways in Eastern India}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Howrah - Darbhanga Express}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Howrah-Darbhanga Express}} | ||
[[Category:Transport in Darbhanga]] | [[Category:Transport in Darbhanga]] | ||
[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]] | [[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]] | ||