Tirhut Express

{{Short description|Train in India}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2025}}

{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Tirhut Express

| image = Tirhut Express.png

| caption =

| type = Express

| locale = Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal

| first =

| last =

| operator = Eastern Railway

| ridership =

| start = Kolkata (KOAA)

| stops = 12

| end = Muzaffarpur (MFP)

| distance = {{convert|566|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 12 hours

| frequency = 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 = Available

| otherfacilities = Below the seats

| stock = LHB coach

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}

| el =

| trainnumber = 13157 / 13158

| speed = {{convert|47|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts

| map = File:Tirhut Express Route Map.png

| map_state =

}}

The 13157 / 13158 Tirhut Express is an express express train belonging to Indian RailwaysEastern Railway zone that runs between Kolkata Station and {{stnlnk|Muzaffarpur Junction}} in India.

It operates as train number 13157 from Kolkata station to Muzaffarpur Junction and as train number 13158 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.

Service

The 13157 / 13158 Kolkata station–Muzaffarpur Junction Tirhut Express covers the distance of {{convert|566|km|0|abbr=on}} in 12 hours 20 mins (46 km/h) and in 13 hours 5 mins as 13158 Muzaffarpur Junction–Kolkata station Tirhut Express (45 km/h).

Rake composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph.The train consists of 22 coaches:

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Routeing

The 13157 / 13158 Kolkata station–Muzaffarpur Junction Tirhut Express runs from Kolkata station via Naihati railway station → {{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}} → {{stnlnk|Durgapur}} → {{stnlnk|Raniganj}} → {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}} → {{stnlnk|Chittaranjan}} → {{stnlnk|Madhupur Junction}} → {{stnlnk|Jasidih}} → {{stnlnk|Jhajha}} → {{stnlnk|Kiul Junction}} → {{stnlnk|Barauni Junction}} → {{stnlnk|Samastipur Junction}} to Muzaffarpur Junction.

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Rake sharing

The trains shares its rake with

See also

References