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

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