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.jpg) Katihar-Siliguri InterCity Express train board. | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 18 January 2011 |
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Katihar |
| Stops | 16 |
| End | Siliguri Junction |
| Distance travelled | 203 km (126 mi) |
| Average journey time | 5 hrs 15 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 15719 / 15720 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | General Unreserved (UR) |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 43 km/h (27 mph) average including halts. |
The 15719 / 15720 Katihar- Siliguri Intercity Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways Northeast Frontier Railway that runs between Katihar Junction of Bihar and Siliguri Junction of West Bengal in India.
It operates as train number 15719 from Platform 7 of Katihar Junction and reaches Platform 3 of Siliguri Junction and as train number 15720 in the reverse direction serving the states of Bihar & West Bengal.[1]
Coaches[edit | edit source]
The 15719 / 20 Katihar - Siliguri Junction Intercity Express has ten general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches.
Service[edit | edit source]
The 15719 Katihar Junction - Siliguri Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 203.6 km (127 mi) in 5 hours 15 mins (39 km/h) and in 5 hours 15 mins as the 15720 Siliguri Junction - Katihar Junction Intercity Express (39 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing[edit | edit source]
The 15719 / 20 Katihar - Siliguri Junction Intercity Express runs from Katihar Junction via Barsoi Junction, Dalkhola, Kishanganj, Thakurganj, Galgalia, Adhikari, Naksalbari, Bagdogra, Matigara to Siliguri Junction.
Traction[edit | edit source]
As the route is going to electrification, a Diesel Loco Shed, Siliguri based WDP4 / WDP4B / WDP4D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
Incidents[edit | edit source]
On 10 May 2017, at 4:30 am Siliguri Katihar Intercity Express travelling from Katihar towards Siliguri Junction hits and kills an elephant between Bagdogra and Naksalbari in Darjeeling district of West Bengal.[2]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "15720/Siliguri - Katihar Intercity Express (Via Barsoi)". indiarailinfo.com.
- ↑ "Tusker mowed down by train in north Bengal". Hindustantimes.com. 10 May 2017.
External links[edit | edit source]
- 15719 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 15720 Intercity Express at India Rail Info