Lucknow Junction–Kathgodam Express

{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2017}}

{{Use Indian English|date=August 2017}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Lucknow Junction–Kathgodam Express

| image =

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| type = Express

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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2015|02|07}}

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| operator = North Eastern Railway zone

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Lucknow Junction}} (LJN)

| stops = 9

| end = {{stnlnk|Kathgodam}} (KGM)

| distance = {{convert|341|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journey time = 10h 5m

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

| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, 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 = 15043/15044

| speed = {{convert|34|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts

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The Lucknow Junction–Kathgodam Express is an Express train belonging to North Eastern Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Lucknow Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Kathgodam}} in India. It is currently being operated with 15043/15044 train numbers on a tri-weekly basis.[http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5097&did=145129413505655B7D32A28B0881E160F0AF0DA5216BC.web91 REVISION IN TIMING, DAYS OF RUN & COMPOSITION OF 15043/15044 LUCKNOW JN.- KATHGODAM- LUCKNOW JN. EXPRESS TRAIN FROM 20.4.2016][http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Revision-in-timings-and-running-days-of-Lucknow-Kathgodam-express/articleshow/50259243.cms Revision in timings and running days of Lucknow-Kathgodam express]

Service

The 15043/Lucknow Jn.–Kathgodam Express has an average speed of 34 km/h and covers 341 km in 10h 5m. The 15044/Kathgodam–Lucknow Jn. Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 341 km in 7h 50m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

  • {{stnlnk|Lucknow Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bareilly Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bareilly City}}
  • {{stnlnk|Izzatnagar}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bhojipura Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Baheri}}
  • {{stnlnk|Kichha}}
  • {{stnlnk|Pantnagar}}
  • {{stnlnk|Lalkuan Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Haldwani}}
  • {{stnlnk|Kathgodam}}

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 17 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC Chair Car
  • 2 Second Sitting
  • 3 Sleeper coaches
  • 6 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Gonda Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Lucknow to Kathgodam and vice versa.

See also

Notes

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References

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