Maithili Express
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{short description|Train in India}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Maithili Express
| type = Express
| locale = Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2010|12|06}}
| last =
| operator = East Central Railways
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Darbhanga}} (DBG)
| stops = 8
| end = {{stnlnk|Kolkata}} (KOAA)
| distance = {{convert|540|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 11 hours 50 minutes
| frequency = Bi-weekly
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering,
E-catering
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 15233 / 15234
| speed = {{convert|49|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average with halts
| map = File:Maithili Express (Kolkata - Darbhanga) route map.png
| map_state =
}}
The 15233 / 15234 Maithili Express is Express type train of Indian Railways connecting Kolkata with Darbhanga. It covers a distance of 539 kilometers at an average speed of 49 kmph. It has general, AC two tier, AC three tier, and sleeper classes. All classes except general require reservations. There is no pantry car, although tatkal scheme is available. It is hauled by WAM-4, WAP-4 and WDM-3A classes of locomotives.
Route and halts
The train runs from {{stnlnk|Darbhanga}} via {{stnlnk|Samastipur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Barauni Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jhajha}}, {{stnlnk|Jasidih Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Durgapur}}, {{stnlnk|Bardhaman Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Dakshineswar}} to {{stnlnk|Kolkata}}.
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Howrah / Asansol-based WAP-4 locomotive from Kolkata to {{stnlnk|Barauni Junction}}, handing over to a Samastipur-based WDM-3A locomotive from Barauni Junction to Darbhanga, and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 15235/15236 Howrah–Darbhanga Express.
Timings
- 15233 Maithili Express departs Kolkata station at 10:40 on Monday, Thursday and reaches Darbhanga at 22:15 same day.
- 15234 Maithili Express departs Darbhanga at 16:10 on Sunday, Wednesday and reaches Kolkata station at 3:10 next day.
Timetable
15233 - Chitpur (Kolkata) to Darbhanga
| class="wikitable" | |||
| style="background:gold;"| Station code | style="background:gold;"| Station name | style="background:gold;"| Arrival | style="background:gold;"| Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| valign="top" | KOAA
| valign="top" | Kolkata Terminus, West Bengal | valign="top" | Starting station | valign="top" | 10:40 | |||
| valign="top" | BWN
| valign="top" | {{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}} | valign="top" | 12:16 | valign="top" | 12:21 | |||
| valign="top" | DGR
| valign="top" | Durgapur | valign="top" | 13:18 | valign="top" | 13:20 | |||
| valign="top" | ASN
| valign="top" | {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}} | valign="top" | 14:11 | valign="top" | 14:21 | |||
| valign="top" | JAJ
| valign="top" | Jhajha | valign="top" | 17:20 | valign="top" | 17:25 | |||
| valign="top" | BJU
| valign="top" | {{stnlnk|Barauni Junction}} | valign="top" | 19:55 | valign="top" | 20:15 | |||
| valign="top" | SPJ
| valign="top" | {{stnlnk|Samastipur Junction}} | valign="top" | 21:05 | valign="top" | 21:10 | |||
| valign="top" | DBG
| valign="top" | {{stnlnk|Darbhanga Junction}} | valign="top" | 22:15 | valign="top" | Destination station |
15234 - Darbhanga to Chitpur (Kolkata)
| class="wikitable" | |||
| style="background:gold;"| Station code | style="background:gold;"| Station name | style="background:gold;"| Arrival | style="background:gold;"| Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| valign="top" | DBG
| valign="top" | {{stnlnk|Darbhanga Junction}} | valign="top" | Starting station | valign="top" | 16:10 | |||
| valign="top" | SPJ
| valign="top" | Samastipur Junction | valign="top" | 16:55 | valign="top" | 16:58 | |||
| valign="top" | BJU
| valign="top" | {{stnlnk|Barauni Junction}} | valign="top" | 17:50 | valign="top" | 18:10 | |||
| valign="top" | JAJ
| valign="top" | Jhajha | valign="top" | 20:25 | valign="top" | 20:30 | |||
| valign="top" | ASN
| valign="top" | {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}} | valign="top" | 23:15 | valign="top" | 23:25 | |||
| valign="top" | DGR
| valign="top" | Durgapur | valign="top" | 00:03 | valign="top" | 00:05 | |||
| valign="top" | BWN
| valign="top" | {{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}} | valign="top" | 01:10 | valign="top" | 01:15 | |||
| valign="top" | KOAA
| valign="top" | Kolkata Terminus, West Bengal | valign="top" | 03:10 | valign="top" | Destination station |
References
- http://indiarailinfo.com/train/8920?kkk=1315119719141
{{Indian Railways}}
{{Railways in Eastern India}}
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Category:Transport in Darbhanga
Category:Named passenger trains of India
Category:Rail transport in West Bengal
Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand
Category:Rail transport in Bihar
Category:Express trains in India
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