Kumaun Express

{{short description|Passenger Train in India}}

{{moresources|date=May 2023}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2023}}

{{Use Indian English|date=May 2023}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Kumaun Express

| image=

| caption =

| type = Express

| first =

| last =

| operator = North Eastern Railway zone

| ridership =

| start = Currently Kasganj Junction railway station, Previously Agra Fort railway station

| stops = Currently 04, Previously 22.

| end = Currently Bareilly City railway station, Previously Kathgodam railway station

| distance = Currently {{convert|108|km|0|abbr=on}}, Previously {{convert|379|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = Currently 03 hours 00 minutes by 15311 from Kasganj Junction railway station to Bareilly City railway station,


Previously 10 hours 30 mins from Agra Fort railway station to Kathgodam railway station.

| frequency = 7 Days in a Week

| class = Currently General, Previously First AC, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, First Class, Sleeper & General.

| seating = No

| sleeping = Yes

| autorack =

| catering = On-board Catering, E-Catering

| observation = ICF coach

| entertainment = No

| baggage = No

| other facilities=

| stock = Standard Indian Railways coaches

| gauge = Meter Gauge

| el =

| train number = 15311 / 15312

| speed = {{convert|35.76|kph|mph}}(till 2009)
{{convert|35|kph|mph}}(till 2016)

| map =

| map_state =

}}

The Kumaun Express (15311 / 15312) is a passenger train belonging to Indian Railways - North Eastern Railway zone that used to run between Agra Fort railway station and Kathgodam railway station in India. It used to run seven days in a week. Its average speed was 36 km/h.{{cite web |title=15311/Kumaun Express (MG) (UnReserved) - Kasganj Junction MG to Bareilly Junction NER NER/North Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-kumaun-express-mg-15311/3865/7060/257 |website=indiarailinfo.com}} Later it used to run in Kasganj Junction railway station and Bareilly City railway station when Bareilly to Lalkuan and Agra Fort to Kasganj was being made Broad Gauge from Metre Gauge railway line.

Schedule

The 15311 Kumaun Express used to leave Agra Fort railway station on seven days in a week at 21:55 hrs IST and reached Kathgodam railway station at 08.25 hrs IST. Total journey time was of 10 hrs and 30 minutes, running at {{convert|35.76|kph|mph}} covering {{convert|376|km|mi}} . Later it used to run in Kasganj Junction railway station & Bareilly City railway station when Bareilly to Lalkuan and Agra Fort to Kasganj was being made Broad Gauge from Metre Gauge railway line. Timings were Kasganj Junction railway station departure 09.40 hrs IST and Bareilly City railway station arrival 12.40 hrs, running at {{convert|35|kph|mph}}, covering {{convert|105|km|mi}}. Now it is fully withdrawn from services.

On return, the 15312 Kumaun Express used to leave Kathgodam railway station on seven days in a week at 18.15 hrs IST and reached Agra Fort railway station at 04.45 hrs IST. Total journey time was of 10 hrs and 30 minutes, running at {{convert|35.76|kph|mph}} covering {{convert|376|km|mi}} .{{cite web |title=15312/Kumaun Express (MG) (UnReserved) - Bareilly to Kasganj Junction MG NER/North Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-kumaun-express-mg-15312/968/258/7060 |website=indiarailinfo.com}} Later it used to run in Kasganj Junction railway station and Bareilly City railway station when Bareilly to Lalkuan and Agra Fort to Kasganj was being made Broad Gauge from Metre Gauge railway line. Timings were Bareilly City railway station departure 22.00 hrs IST and Kasganj Junction railway station arrival 01.00 hrs, running at {{convert|35|kph|mph}} covering {{convert|105|km|mi}}. Now it is fully withdrawn from services.

But surprise for Agra Fort - Kathgodam railway station passengers as Railways are planning to restore Kumaun Express in Broad Gauge. While Agra Fort departure & Arrival may stay same as the Meter Gauge, Kathgodam railway station arrival & departure is still under planning.

Important Route and halts

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