Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express
{{Short description|Indian railways express train}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2025}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express
| image = Ministry of Railways India.svg
| caption =
| type = Express
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2014|02|17}}
| last =
| operator = Northeast Frontier Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Howrah}}
| stops = 10
| end = {{rws|Katihar}}
| distance = {{convert|419|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 9 hours
| frequency = Weekly
| class = AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper, General Unreserved (UR)
| seating = Yes
| catering = No
| observation =
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities =
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 15711 / 15712
| speed = {{convert|46|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
| map = File:(Howrah - Katihar) Intercity Express route map.png
| map_state =
}}
The Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express is an 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.[http://im1.indiarailinfo.com/NEXT/NEXT/989215/0/er.jpg Introduction of 13167/13168 Kolkata Agra Express (Weekly) & 15711/15712 Howrah Katihar Express (Weekly)]{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}[http://www.jagran.com/bihar/katihar-11394927.html AC bogie situation pathetic][http://prabhatkhabar.com/news/88453-story.html Train flagged off]
Service
The 15711/Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 424 km in 8h 50m. The 15712/Katihar–Howrah Weekly Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 424 km in 8h 50m.
Route and halts
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 composition
The train has standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 15 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 5 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General Unreserved
- 1 Second Seating Luggage and Brake Van
- 1 Generator Luggage and Brake Van
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Electric Loco Shed, Howrah-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Howrah to Katihar, and vice versa.
See also
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22759 15711/Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22760 15712/Katihar–Howrah Weekly Express] India Rail Info
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Category:Rail transport in Howrah
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Bihar
Category:Railway services introduced in 2014
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