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The '''Howrah - Raxaul Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Howrah Junction railway station|Howrah Junction]] and [[Raxaul Junction railway station|RaxaulJunction]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 13043/13044 train numbers on twice in a week basis.<ref>[http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=529&did=143038598204639135BC21D894814F3CFB4A73583CAA7.we ER's MASSIVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS OF NEPAL]</ref><ref>[http://echoofindia.com/kolkata-nepal-earthquake-helping-hand-eastern-railway-84334 Nepal earthquake: helping hand by Eastern Railway]</ref>
The '''Howrah - Raxaul Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Howrah Junction railway station|Howrah Junction]] and [[Raxaul Junction railway station|RaxaulJunction]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 13043/13044 train numbers on twice in a week basis.<ref>[http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=529&did=143038598204639135BC21D894814F3CFB4A73583CAA7.we ER's MASSIVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS OF NEPAL]</ref><ref>[http://echoofindia.com/kolkata-nepal-earthquake-helping-hand-eastern-railway-84334 Nepal earthquake: helping hand by Eastern Railway]</ref>


== Overview ==
== Overview ==


It runs from [[Howrah Junction]] to [[Raxaul Junction]] on Wednesdays and Fridays of every week. In the reverse direction it runs on Thursdays and Saturdays of every week. It connects important stations like [[Asansol]], [[Jhajha]], [[Barauni]], [[Samastipur]], [[Darbhanga]], [[Sitamarhi]]. The 13043/Howrah - Raxaul Express has an average speed of 41&nbsp;km/hr and covers 699&nbsp;km in 16h 55m. The 13044/Raxaul - Howrah Express has an average speed of 44&nbsp;km/hr and covers 699&nbsp;km in 15h 45m.
It runs from [[Howrah Junction]] to [[Raxaul Junction]] on Wednesdays and Fridays of every week. In the reverse direction it runs on Thursdays and Saturdays of every week. It connects important stations like [[Asansol]], [[Jhajha]], [[Barauni]], [[Samastipur]], [[Darbhanga]], [[Sitamarhi]]. The 13043/Howrah - Raxaul Express has an average speed of 41&nbsp;km/h and covers 699&nbsp;km in 16h 55m. The 13044/Raxaul - Howrah Express has an average speed of 44&nbsp;km/h and covers 699&nbsp;km in 15h 45m.


== Timing and halts ==
== Timing and halts ==
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== Traction==
== Traction==


As the track between [[Muzaffarpur]] and [[Raxaul]] is not electrified so a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Samastipur|Samastipur Diesel Loco Shed]] based [[WDM3D]] locomotive powers the train for its journey from [[Barauni Junction railway station|Barauni Junction]] to [[Raxaul|Raxaul railway station]]. The rest part of the journey is covered by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah Loco Shed]] based electric locomotive [[WAP 4]] or [[WAM 4]] and vice versa.
The entire journey is covered by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah Loco Shed]] based electric locomotive [[WAP 5]].


== See also ==
== See also ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==


* [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/howrah-raxaul-express-13043/22835/1/2314 13043/Howrah - Raxaul Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/howrah-raxaul-express-13043/22835/1/2314 13043/Howrah - Raxaul Express]
* [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/raxaul-howrah-express-13044/22836/2314/1 13044/Raxaul - Howrah Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/raxaul-howrah-express-13044/22836/2314/1 13044/Raxaul - Howrah Express]


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Transport in Raxaul]]
[[Category:Transport in Raxaul]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2014]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2014]]
 
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]


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Latest revision as of 08:55, 7 December 2025


Howrah - Raxaul Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleWest Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar
First service28 March 2014
Current operator(s)Eastern Railway zone
Route
StartHowrah Junction (HWH)
Stops17
EndRaxaul Junction (RXL)
Distance travelled699 km (434 mi)
Average journey time16h 55m
Service frequencyTwice in a week [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)13043/13044
On-board services
Class(es)AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-Catering
Observation facilitiesLarge Windows
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) (Broad Gauge)
Operating speed43 km/h (27 mph) (Average) n/a (Maximum)

The Howrah - Raxaul Express is an express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and RaxaulJunction in India. It is currently being operated with 13043/13044 train numbers on twice in a week basis.[1][2]

Overview[edit | edit source]

It runs from Howrah Junction to Raxaul Junction on Wednesdays and Fridays of every week. In the reverse direction it runs on Thursdays and Saturdays of every week. It connects important stations like Asansol, Jhajha, Barauni, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi. The 13043/Howrah - Raxaul Express has an average speed of 41 km/h and covers 699 km in 16h 55m. The 13044/Raxaul - Howrah Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 699 km in 15h 45m.

Timing and halts[edit | edit source]

The train departs from Platform #8 of Howrah Junction at 22:50 and arrives in Raxaul Junction at 15:45, the next day. From Raxaul Junction, the train departs at 20:30 and arrives in Howrah Junction at 12:15, the next day.

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite[edit | edit source]

The train consists 15 standard ICF coaches. It does not carry any pantry car:

  • 2 AC II Tier Cum III Tiers
  • 5 Sleeper Classes
  • 6 General (Unreserved)
  • 2 Seating (Disabled/Ladies) Cum Luggage Rakes

Traction[edit | edit source]

The entire journey is covered by an Howrah Loco Shed based electric locomotive WAP 5.

See also[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

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

External links[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ ER's MASSIVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS OF NEPAL
  2. ↑ Nepal earthquake: helping hand by Eastern Railway
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