Lalmati Express
Train in India
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The Lalmati Express was an Express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Purulia Junction in India. It was operated with 12865/12866 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 30 December 2009 |
| Last service | March 2020 |
| Current operator | South Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Howrah Junction (HWH) Purulia Junction (PRR) |
| Stops | 7 |
| Distance travelled | 185 km (115 mi) |
| Average journey time | 5h 40m |
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly [a] |
| Train number | 12865/12866 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 60 km/h (37 mph), including halts |
Service
The 12865/Lalmati Express has an average speed of 60 kilometres (37 mi) per hour and covers 339 kilometres (211 mi) in 5h 40m. The 12866/Lalmati Express has an average speed of 64 kilometres (40 mi) per hour and covers 339 kilometres (211 mi) in 5h 10m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Howrah Junction
- Kharagpur Junction
- Jhargram
- Chakulia
- Ghatsila
- Tatanagar Junction
- Chandil
- Barabhum
- Purulia Junction
Presently the service between Howrah and Purulia is adjourned sine die.
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 9 coaches:
- 1 Second Sitting
- 7 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Howrah to Purulia and vice versa.[citation needed]
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 22875/22876 Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express and 22821/22822 Birsa Munda Express.[citation needed]
Notes
- Runs two days in a week for every direction.
