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{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = | | name = Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| image_width = | | image_width = | ||
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| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]] | | operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{ | | start = {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} (HWH) | ||
| stops = 8 | | stops = 8 | ||
| end = {{ | | 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 = AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||
| seating = No | | seating = No | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = On-board | | catering = On-board catering <br /> E-catering | ||
| observation = [[ICF | | 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 = {{ | | 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|( | | map = [[File:(Howrah - Katihar) Intercity Express route map.png|250px|(Howrah–Katihar) Express route map]] | ||
| map_state = | | map_state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The ''' | 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/ | The 15711/Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express has an average speed of 48 km/hr and covers 424 km in 8h 50m. The 15712/Katihar–Howrah Weekly Express has an average speed of 48 km/hr and covers 424 km in 8h 50m. | ||
== Route and halts == | == Route and halts == | ||
| Line 48: | Line 48: | ||
The important halts of the train are: | The important halts of the train are: | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Bandel Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Nabadwip Dham}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Katwa Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Azimganj Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Malda Town}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Samsi}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Harischandrapur}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Kumedpur Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Labha}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Katihar Junction}} | ||
==Coach | ==Coach composition== | ||
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches : | The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 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 | * 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 | 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. | ||
== 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 == | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22759 15711/ | * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22759 15711/Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express] India Rail Info | ||
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22760 15712/ | * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22760 15712/Katihar–Howrah Weekly Express] India Rail Info | ||
{{ | {{Railways in Eastern India}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Howrah - Katihar Weekly Express}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Howrah-Katihar Weekly Express}} | ||
[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]] | [[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]] | ||
[[Category:Transport in Katihar]] | [[Category:Transport in Katihar]] | ||