Kolkata–Azamgarh Weekly Express
Kolkata - Azamgarh Weekly Express is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Kolkata in West Bengal and Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh. It is currently being operated with 13137/13138 train numbers on once in week basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 11 February 2013 |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Kolkata (KOAA) |
| Stops | 20 |
| End | Azamgarh (AMH) |
| Distance travelled | 789 km (490 mi) |
| Average journey time | 18h 40m |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 13137/13138 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | E-Catering |
| Entertainment facilities | Rake sharing with 12325/12326 Gurumukhi Superfast Express |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 43 km/h (27 mph) average including halts |
Service
The 13137/Kolkata - Azamgarh Weekly Express has an average speed of 42 km/hr and covers 789 km in 18 hrs 45 mins. 13138/Azamgarh - Kolkata Weekly Express has an average speed of 40 km/hr and covers 789 km in 19 hrs 45 mins.
Route & Halts
The important halts of the train are :
Traction
As the route is partially electrified, it is hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed based WAP 4 locomotive from Kolkata up to Barauni Junction handing over to a Samastipur Diesel Loco Shed based WDM 3A locomotive power the train for the remainder of the journey until Azamgarh.
Rake Sharing & Maintenance
The train is maintained by the Kolkata Coaching Depot. The same rake is used for 13325/13326 Gurumukhi Superfast Express for one way which is altered by the second rake on the other way.
Coach composite
The train consists of 15 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 1 AC III Tier
- 5 Sleeper Coaches
- 7 General
- 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van