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{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Howrah - Katihar Weekly Express
| name = Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express
| image =  
| image =  
| image_width =  
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| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]]
| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Howrah Junction}} ('''HWH''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} (HWH)
| stops = 8
| stops = 8
| end = {{rws|Katihar Junction}} ('''KIR''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Katihar Junction}} (KIR)
| distance = {{convert|424|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|424|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 8h 50m   
| journey time = 8h 50m   
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering =  On-board Catering <br /> E-Catering
| catering =  On-board catering <br /> E-catering
| observation = [[ICF Coaches]]
| observation = [[ICF coaches]]
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 15711/15712
| trainnumber = 15711/15712
| speed = {{convert|48|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| speed = {{convert|48|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| map = [[File:(Howrah - Katihar) Intercity Express route map.png|250px|(Howrah - Katihar) Express route map]]
| map = [[File:(Howrah - Katihar) Intercity Express route map.png|250px|(Howrah–Katihar) Express route map]]
| map_state =
| map_state =
}}
}}


The '''Howrah - Katihar Weekly Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]] that runs between [[Howrah Junction railway station|Howrah Junction]] and [[Katihar Junction railway station|Katihar Junction]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 15711/15712 train numbers on a four days in a week basis.<ref>[http://im1.indiarailinfo.com/NEXT/NEXT/989215/0/er.jpg Introduction of 13167/13168 Kolkata Agra Express (Weekly) & 15711/15712 Howrah Katihar Express (Weekly)]</ref><ref>[http://www.jagran.com/bihar/katihar-11394927.html AC bogie situation pathetic]</ref><ref>[http://prabhatkhabar.com/news/88453-story.html Train flagged off]</ref>
The '''Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Katihar Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 15711/15712 train numbers on a four days in a week basis.<ref>[http://im1.indiarailinfo.com/NEXT/NEXT/989215/0/er.jpg Introduction of 13167/13168 Kolkata Agra Express (Weekly) & 15711/15712 Howrah Katihar Express (Weekly)]</ref><ref>[http://www.jagran.com/bihar/katihar-11394927.html AC bogie situation pathetic]</ref><ref>[http://prabhatkhabar.com/news/88453-story.html Train flagged off]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 15711/Howrah - Katihar Weekly Express has an average speed of 48&nbsp;km/hr and covers 424&nbsp;km in 8h 50m. The 15712/Katihar - Howrah Weekly Express has an average speed of 48&nbsp;km/hr and covers 424&nbsp;km in 8h 50m.
The 15711/Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express has an average speed of 48&nbsp;km/hr and covers 424&nbsp;km in 8h 50m. The 15712/Katihar–Howrah Weekly Express has an average speed of 48&nbsp;km/hr and covers 424&nbsp;km in 8h 50m.


== Route and halts ==
== Route and halts ==
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The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* {{rws|Howrah Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}}
* {{rws|Bandel Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Bandel Junction}}
* {{rws|Nabadwip Dham}}
* {{stnlnk|Nabadwip Dham}}
* {{rws|Katwa Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Katwa Junction}}
* {{rws|Azimganj Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Azimganj Junction}}
* {{rws|Malda Town}}
* {{stnlnk|Malda Town}}
* {{rws|Samsi}}
* {{stnlnk|Samsi}}
* {{rws|Harischandrapur}}
* {{stnlnk|Harischandrapur}}
* {{rws|Kumedpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kumedpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Labha}}
* {{stnlnk|Labha}}
* {{rws|Katihar Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Katihar Junction}}


==Coach composite==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches :
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches:


* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 2 AC III Tier
* 2 AC III Tier
* 5 Sleeper Coaches
* 5 Sleeper coaches
* 6 General Unreserved
* 6 General Unreserved
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Malda Town|Malda Town Loco Shed]] based [[WDM 3A]] diesel locomotive from [[Howrah]] to [[Katihar]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Malda Town|Malda Town Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive from Howrah to Katihar, and vice versa.
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Howrah Junction railway station]]
* [[Howrah Junction railway station]]
* [[Katihar Junction railway station]]
* [[Katihar Junction railway station]]
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22759 15711/Howrah - Katihar Weekly Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22759 15711/Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22760 15712/Katihar - Howrah Weekly Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22760 15712/Katihar–Howrah Weekly Express] India Rail Info


{{Railway lines in Eastern India}}
{{Railways in Eastern India}}


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[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]]
[[Category:Transport in Katihar]]
[[Category:Transport in Katihar]]