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{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = Kolkata Agra Cantonment Express | | name = Kolkata Agra Cantonment Express | ||
| image= | | image = | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]] | | type = [[Express trains in India|Express]] | ||
| first = 9 February 2014 [https://archive. | | first = 9 February 2014 [https://archive.today/20141022120340/http://www.thestatesman.net/news/38859-howrah-katihar-express-to-run-on-tuesdays.html] | ||
| last = | | last = | ||
| operator = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railways]] | | operator = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railways]] | ||
| start = [[Kolkata railway station|Kolkata Chitpur]] | | start = [[Kolkata railway station|Kolkata Chitpur]] | ||
| stops = 20 | | stops = 20 | ||
| end = {{stnlnk|Agra Cantonment}} | | end = {{stnlnk|Agra Cantonment}} | ||
| distance = {{convert| | | distance = {{convert|1460.5|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| | | journeytime = 27 hours 30 mins as 13167 Kolkata–Agra Cantonment Express, 27 hours 45 mins as 13168 Agra Cantonment–Kolkata Express. | ||
| frequency = Once a week. 13167 Kolkata–Agra Cantonment Express – Thursday. 13168 Agra Cantonment–Kolkata Express – Saturday. | | frequency = Once a week. 13167 Kolkata–Agra Cantonment Express – Thursday. 13168 Agra Cantonment–Kolkata Express – Saturday. | ||
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | | class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, AC Economy, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||
| seating = Yes | | seating = Yes | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = No | | catering = No | ||
| observation = | | observation = | ||
| entertainment = | | entertainment = | ||
| baggage = | | baggage = | ||
| other facilities= | | other facilities = | ||
| stock = | | stock = [[LHB coach]] | ||
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | ||
| el = Partial | | el = Partial | ||
| | | trainnumber = 13167 / 68 | ||
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,<br/>{{convert| | | speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,<br />{{convert|53|km/h|0|abbr=on}} including halts. | ||
| map = | | map = | ||
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The 13167 / 68 '''Kolkata–Agra Cantonment Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Kolkata railway station|Kolkata | The 13167 / 68 '''Kolkata–Agra Cantonment Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Kolkata railway station|Kolkata]] and {{stnlnk|Agra Cantonment}} in India. | ||
It operates as train number 13167 from Kolkata Chitpur to Agra Cantonment and as train number 13168 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[West Bengal]], [[Jharkhand]], [[Bihar]] and [[Uttar Pradesh]]. | It operates as train number 13167 from Kolkata Chitpur to Agra Cantonment and as train number 13168 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[West Bengal]], [[Jharkhand]], [[Bihar]] and [[Uttar Pradesh]]. | ||
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==Coaches== | ==Coaches== | ||
The 13167 / 68 Kolkata–Agra Cantonment Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 5 AC 3 tier, | The 13167 / 68 Kolkata–Agra Cantonment Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 5 AC 3 tier, 2 AC Economy, 7 Sleeper class, 4 General Unreserved and 2 EOG (Linke Hofmann Busch Rake) coaches. It carry a [[pantry car]] [http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?id=0,4,268&dcd=3451]. | ||
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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==Service== | ==Service== | ||
The 13167 Kolkata–Agra Cantonment Express covers the distance of {{convert| | The 13167 Kolkata–Agra Cantonment Express covers the distance of {{convert|1460.5|km|0|abbr=on}} in 27 hours 30 mins (53 km/h) [http://erail.in/13167-koaa-agc-expres] and in 27 hours 45 mins as 13168 Agra Cantonment–Kolkata Express (53 km/h) [http://erail.in/13168-agc-koaa-exp]. | ||
==Routeing== | ==Routeing== | ||
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==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
As sections of the route are | As sections of the route are fully electrified, a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-7|WAP-7]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcfBMY263mM|title = Dippy meets Wappy|website = [[YouTube]]}}</ref> hauls the locomotive from [[Kolkata railway station|Kolkata Chitpur]] To [[Agra Cantonment railway station|Agra Cantonment]] | ||
==Operation== | ==Operation== | ||
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* http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?id=0,4,268&dcd=3451 | * http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?id=0,4,268&dcd=3451 | ||
* http://erail.in/13167-koaa-agc-expres | * http://erail.in/13167-koaa-agc-expres | ||
* https://archive. | * https://archive.today/20141022120340/http://www.thestatesman.net/news/38859-howrah-katihar-express-to-run-on-tuesdays.html | ||
* http://erail.in/13168-agc-koaa-exp | * http://erail.in/13168-agc-koaa-exp | ||
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcfBMY263mM | * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcfBMY263mM | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*{{ | *{{URL|http://www.indianrail.gov.in|Indian Railway}} | ||
{{Railways in Northern India}} | {{Railways in Northern India}} | ||
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 9 February 2014 [1] |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Kolkata Chitpur |
| Stops | 20 |
| End | Agra Cantonment |
| Distance travelled | 1,460.5 km (908 mi) |
| Average journey time | 27 hours 30 mins as 13167 Kolkata–Agra Cantonment Express, 27 hours 45 mins as 13168 Agra Cantonment–Kolkata Express. |
| Service frequency | Once a week. 13167 Kolkata–Agra Cantonment Express – Thursday. 13168 Agra Cantonment–Kolkata Express – Saturday. |
| Train number(s) | 13167 / 68 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, AC Economy, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | Partial |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 53 km/h (33 mph) including halts. |
The 13167 / 68 Kolkata–Agra Cantonment Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Eastern Railway zone that runs between Kolkata and Agra Cantonment in India.
It operates as train number 13167 from Kolkata Chitpur to Agra Cantonment and as train number 13168 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Coaches[edit | edit source]
The 13167 / 68 Kolkata–Agra Cantonment Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 5 AC 3 tier, 2 AC Economy, 7 Sleeper class, 4 General Unreserved and 2 EOG (Linke Hofmann Busch Rake) coaches. It carry a pantry car [2].
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 13167 Kolkata–Agra Cantonment Express covers the distance of 1,460.5 km (908 mi) in 27 hours 30 mins (53 km/h) [3] and in 27 hours 45 mins as 13168 Agra Cantonment–Kolkata Express (53 km/h) [4].
Routeing[edit | edit source]
The 13167 / 68 Kolkata–Agra Cantonment Express runs from Kolkata Chitpur via Asansol Junction, Dhanbad Junction, Gaya Junction, Mughalsarai Junction, Varanasi Junction, Lucknow NR, Kanpur Central, Kannauj railway station, Mathura Junction to Agra Cantonment [5] [6] [7].
Traction[edit | edit source]
As sections of the route are fully electrified, a Howrah-based WAP-7[1] hauls the locomotive from Kolkata Chitpur To Agra Cantonment
Operation[edit | edit source]
13167 Kolkata–Agra Cantonment Express runs from Kolkata Chitpur every Thursday reaching Agra Cantonment on the next day [8].
13168 Agra Cantonment–Kolkata Express runs from Agra Cantonment every Saturday reaching Kolkata Chitpur on the next day [9].
References[edit | edit source]
- http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?id=0,4,268&dcd=3451
- http://erail.in/13167-koaa-agc-expres
- https://archive.today/20141022120340/http://www.thestatesman.net/news/38859-howrah-katihar-express-to-run-on-tuesdays.html
- http://erail.in/13168-agc-koaa-exp
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcfBMY263mM