Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express
Indian railways express train
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The Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Katihar Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 15711/15712 train numbers on a four days in a week basis.[1][2][3]
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 17 February 2014 | ||||
| Current operator | Northeast Frontier Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Howrah Katihar | ||||
| Stops | 10 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 419 km (260 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 9 hours | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number | 15711 / 15712 | ||||
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| Classes | AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper, General Unreserved (UR) | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | No | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 46 km/h (29 mph) | ||||
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Service
The 15711/Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 424 km in 8h 50m. The 15712/Katihar–Howrah Weekly Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 424 km in 8h 50m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
The train has standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 15 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 5 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General Unreserved
- 1 Second Seating Luggage and Brake Van
- 1 Generator Luggage and Brake Van
Traction
Both trains are hauled by an Electric Loco Shed, Howrah-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Howrah to Katihar, and vice versa.
