Howrah–Darbhanga Express
{{Short description|Train in the East Central Railway zone, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Howrah–Darbhanga Weekly Express
| image =
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| type = Express
| locale =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2011|10|01}}
| last =
| operator = East Central Railway zone
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH)
| stops = 9
| end = {{stnlnk|Darbhanga}} (DBG)
| distance = {{convert|536|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 11h 30m
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering,
E-catering
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 15235 / 15236
| speed = {{convert|47|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
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The 15235 / 15236 Howrah–Darbhanga Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Darbhanga Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 15235/15236 train numbers on a weekly basis.{{Cite web|last=NYOOOZ|title=Railways cancels, diverts several passenger trains {{!}} Patna NYOOOZ|url=https://www.nyoooz.com/news/patna/880720/railways-cancels-diverts-several-passenger-trains/|access-date=2022-01-11|website=NYOOOZ|language=en}}{{Cite news|last=Jacob|first=Shine|date=2017-07-11|title=Late trains, dirty stations throw Indian Railways off track|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/late-trains-dirty-stations-throw-indian-railways-off-track-117071000725_1.html|access-date=2022-01-11}}{{Cite web|author=Kumod Verma|date=Dec 16, 2016|title=Poor visibility: Check up on weather before you plan holiday {{!}} Patna News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/check-up-on-weather-before-you-plan-holiday/articleshow/56008264.cms|access-date=2022-01-11|website=The Times of India|language=en}}
Service
The 15235/Howrah–Darbhanga Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 536 km in 11h 30m. The 15236/Darbhanga–Howrah Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 536 km in 11h 15m.
Route & halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Howrah}}
- {{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Durgapur}}
- {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Chittaranjan}}
- {{stnlnk|Madhupur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Jasidih Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Jhajha}}
- {{stnlnk|Barauni Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Samastipur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Darbhanga}}
Coach composition
The train has LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 160 kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 1 AC III Tier
- 9 Sleeper coaches
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Howrah to Barauni. From Barauni, train is hauled by a Samastipur Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Darbhanga and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 15233/15234 Maithili Express.
See also
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/15441 15235/Howrah-Darbhanga Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/15442 15236/Darbhanga-Howrah Express] India Rail Info
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Category:Transport in Darbhanga
Category:Rail transport in Howrah
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Bihar
Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand
Category:Railway services introduced in 2011
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