| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 30 December 2009 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Howrah Junction (HWH) | ||||
| Stops | 7 | ||||
| End | Purulia Junction (PRR) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 185 km (115 mi) | ||||
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly [lower-alpha 1] | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12865/12866 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | No | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | ICF coaches | ||||
| Entertainment facilities | No | ||||
| Baggage facilities | No | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | 2 | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 60 km/h (37 mph), including halts | ||||
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The Lalmati Express is an Express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Purulia Junction in India. It is currently[when?] operated with 12865/12866 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1]
Service[edit | edit source]
The 12865/Lalmati Express has an average speed of 60 kilometres (37 mi) per hour and covers 339 kilometres (211 mi) in 5h 40m. The 12866/Lalmati Express has an average speed of 64 kilometres (40 mi) per hour and covers 339 kilometres (211 mi) in 5h 10m.
Route and halts[edit | edit source]
The important halts of the train are:
- Howrah Junction
- Kharagpur Junction
- Jhargram
- Chakulia
- Ghatsila
- Tatanagar Junction
- Chandil Junction
- Barabhum
- Purulia Junction
Presently the service between Howrah and Purulia and vice-versa is adjourned sine die.
Coach composition[edit | edit source]
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 9 coaches:
- 1 Second Sitting
- 7 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction[edit | edit source]
Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Howrah to Purulia and vice versa.
Rake sharing[edit | edit source]
The train shares its rake with 22875/22876 Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express and 22821/22822 Birsa Munda Express.
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Runs two days in a week for every direction.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Halt to mail / express trains". Central Railway. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- SER TO REGULATE TRAIN SERVICES FOR COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRONIC INTERLOCKING SYSTEM AT TIKIAPARA
- Regulation of SER Trains Services for Non-Interlocking Work
External links[edit | edit source]
- 12865/Lalmati Express India Rail Info
- 12866/Lalmati Express India Rail Info
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