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 =
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| 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
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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
- 13157/13158 Tirhut Express
- 13155/13156 Mithilanchal Express
- 13165/13166 Kolkata–Sitamarhi Express
See also
Notes
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3 times in a week
Train runs
References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1965 13159/Kolkata–Jogbani Express]
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1966 13160/Jogbani–Kolkata Express]
{{Railways in Eastern India}}
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Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in West Bengal
Category:Rail transport in Bihar
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