Mithilanchal Express

{{Short description|Train in India}}

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

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

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Mithilanchal Express

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| type = Express

| locale =

| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2006|02|19}}

| last =

| operator = Eastern Railway

| ridership =

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

| stops = 17

| end = Sitamarhi (SMI)

| distance = {{convert|620|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 14 hours 15 minutes

| frequency = Bi-weekly {{efn|Runs two 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 = Large windows

| entertainment =

| baggage = No

| otherfacilities = Below the seats

| stock = ICF coach

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

| electrification =

| trainnumber = 13155 / 13156

| speed = {{convert|44|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.

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The 13155 / 13156 Mithilanchal Express is an express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Kolkata}} and {{stnlnk|Sitamarhi Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 13155/13156 train numbers on twice in a week basis.{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1170625/jsp/jharkhand/story_158579.jsp | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916183050/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1170625/jsp/jharkhand/story_158579.jsp | url-status=dead | archive-date=16 September 2017 | title=Dharna for Bihar train – Mithilanchal link snapped, poor bus service adds to commuter woes | date=25 June 2017 | newspaper=The Telegraph | location=India | accessdate=18 September 2018}}[http://echoofindia.com/kolkata-different-express-trains-get-extra-coaches-126344 Different Express trains to get extra coaches]

Service

The 13155/Mithilanchal Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 620 km in 14h 5m. The 13156/Mithilanchal Express has an average speed of 41 km/h and covers 620 km in 14h 50m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

  • {{stnlnk|Kolkata}}
  • {{stnlnk|Naihati Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Durgapur}}
  • {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Chittaranjan}}
  • {{stnlnk|Madhupur Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Jasidih Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Jhajha}}
  • {{stnlnk|Kiul Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Lakhisarai Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Barauni Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Samastipur Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Laheriasarai}}
  • {{stnlnk|Darbhanga Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Janakpur Road}}
  • {{stnlnk|Sitamarhi Junction}}

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches:

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

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-4 or Samastipur Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Sitamarhi to Kolkata and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The trains shares its rake with

See also

Notes

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References

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