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
| image =
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| caption =
| 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
- 13157/13158 Tirhut Express
- 13159/13160 Kolkata–Jogbani Express
- 13165/13166 Kolkata–Sitamarhi Express
See also
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1094 13155/Mithilanchal Express]
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1095 13156/Mithilanchal Express]
{{Railways in Eastern India}}
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Category:Transport in Sitamarhi
Category:Named passenger trains of India
Category:Rail transport in West Bengal
Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand
Category:Rail transport in Bihar
Category:Railway services introduced in 2006
Category:Express trains in India
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