Howrah–Darbhanga Express
The 15235 / 15236 Howrah–Darbhanga Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Darbhanga Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 15235/15236 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 1 October 2011 |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Howrah (HWH) |
| Stops | 9 |
| End | Darbhanga (DBG) |
| Distance travelled | 536 km (333 mi) |
| Average journey time | 11h 30m |
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 15235 / 15236 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 47 km/h (29 mph) average including halts |
ServiceEdit
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 & haltsEdit
The important halts of the train are:
Coach compositionEdit
The train has LHB rakes with a max speed of 160 kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 1 AC III Tier
- 9 Sleeper coaches
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
TractionEdit
Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Howrah to Barauni. From Barauni, train is hauled by a Samastipur Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Darbhanga and vice versa.
Rake sharingEdit
The train shares its rake with 15233/15234 Maithili Express.
See alsoEdit
NotesEdit
- ↑ Runs one day in a week for every direction.
ReferencesEdit
External linksEdit
- 15235/Howrah-Darbhanga Express India Rail Info
- 15236/Darbhanga-Howrah Express India Rail Info
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