Mithilanchal Express
The Mithilanchal Express is an express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Kolkata and Sitamarhi Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 13155/13156 train numbers on twice in a week basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 19 February 2006 |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Kolkata (KOAA) |
| Stops | 17 |
| End | Sitamarhi Junction (SMI) |
| Distance travelled | 620 km (385 mi) |
| Service frequency | Twice [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 13155/13156 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC III Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper Coaches, 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 | 44 km/h (27 mph), including halts |
Service
The 13155/Mithilanchal Express has an average speed of 44 km/hr and covers 620 km in 14h 5m. The 13156/Mithilanchal Express has an average speed of 41 km/hr and covers 620 km in 14h 50m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches :
- 2 AC III Tier
- 6 Sleeper Coaches
- 6 General
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed based WAP-4 or Asansol Loco Shed based WAM-4 electric locomotive from Kolkata to Samastipur. From Samastipur it is hauled by a Samastipur Loco Shed based WAP-7 diesel locomotive up till Sitamarhi and vice versa.
Rake Sharing
The trains shares its rake with
- 13157/13158 Tirhut Express
- 13159/13160 Kolkata - Jogbani Express
- 13165/13166 Kolkata - Sitamarhi Express
See also
Notes
- Runs two days in a week for every direction.
References
- "Dharna for Bihar train - Mithilanchal link snapped, poor bus service adds to commuter woes". The Telegraph. India. 25 June 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- Different Express trains to get extra coaches