Kolkata–Jogbani Express

{{short description|Train of India}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}}

{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Kolkata–Jogbani Express

| image =

| image_width =

| caption = Arriving at {{stnlnk|Purnia Junction}}

| type = Express

| locale =

| first =

| last =

| operator = Eastern Railway zone

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Kolkata}} (KOAA)

| stops = 14

| end = {{stnlnk|Jogbani}} (JBN)

| distance = {{convert|547|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 14h 20m

| frequency = Thrice {{efn|Runs three days in a week for every direction.}}

| class = AC III Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper Coaches, General Unreserved

| seating = No

| sleeping = Yes

| autorack =

| catering = On-board catering
E-catering

| observation = ICF coach

| entertainment = No

| baggage = No

| other facilities = Below the seats

| stock = 2

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}

| electrification =

| trainnumber = 13159/13160

| speed = {{convert|38|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts

| map =

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}}

The Kolkata–Jogbani Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Kolkata}} and {{stnlnk|Jogbani}} in India. It is currently being operated with 13159/13160 train numbers on twice in a week basis.[https://www.indiablooms.com/news-details/N/24294/west-bengal-passengers-clash-with-rail-police-following-a-robbery-in-running-express-train.html Passengers clash with rail-police following a robbery in running express train][http://echoofindia.com/kolkata-different-express-trains-get-extra-coaches-126344 Different Express trains to get extra coaches]

Service

The 13159/Kolkata–Jogbani Express has an average speed of 38 km/h and covers 547 km in 14h 20m. The 13160/Jogbani–Kolkata Express has an average speed of 43 km/h and covers 547 km in 12h 45m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

  • {{stnlnk|Kolkata}}
  • {{stnlnk|Naihati Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bolpur Shantiniketan}}
  • {{stnlnk|Rampurhat Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Pakur}}
  • {{stnlnk|New Farakka Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Malda Town}}
  • {{stnlnk|Samsi}}
  • {{stnlnk|Harischandrapur}}
  • {{stnlnk|Kumedpur Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Katihar Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Purnia Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Araria Court}}
  • {{stnlnk|Forbesganj Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Jogbani}}

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches:

  • 2 AC II Tier cum AC III Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 8 Sleeper coaches
  • 6 General
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Electric Loco Shed, Howrah-based WAP-4 from Kolkata till {{rws|Katihar Junction}} after which a Diesel Loco Shed, Siliguri-based WDP-4 took charge for rest of the journey till Jogbani.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction 1 times:

  • {{stnlnk|Katihar Junction}}

Rake sharing

The trains shares its rake with

See also

Notes

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3 times in a week

Train runs

References

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