Maithili Express
Train in India
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The 15233 / 15234 Maithili Express is express train of Indian Railways. It is connecting Kolkata with Darbhanga. It covers a distance of 539 kilometers at an average speed of 49 kmph. It has general, AC two tier, AC three tier, and sleeper classes. All classes except general require reservations. There is no pantry car, although tatkal scheme is available. It is hauled by WAM-4, WAP-4 and WDM-3A classes of locomotives.
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal | ||||
| First service | 6 December 2010 | ||||
| Current operator | East Central Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Darbhanga (DBG) Kolkata (KOAA) | ||||
| Stops | 8 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 540 km (336 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 11 hours 50 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly | ||||
| Train number | 15233 / 15234 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Classes | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | No | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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Route and halts
The train runs from Darbhanga via Samastipur Junction, Barauni Junction, Jhajha, Jasidih Junction, Asansol Junction, Durgapur, Bardhaman Junction, Dakshineswar to Kolkata.
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Gomoh Loco Shed / Samastipur Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Kolkata to Darbhanga, and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 15235/15236 Howrah–Darbhanga Express.
Timings
- 15233 Maithili Express departs Kolkata station at 10:40 on Monday, Thursday and reaches Darbhanga at 22:15 same day.
- 15234 Maithili Express departs Darbhanga at 16:10 on Sunday, Wednesday and reaches Kolkata station at 3:10 next day.
Timetable
15233 - Chitpur (Kolkata) to Darbhanga
| Station code | Station name | Arrival | Departure |
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| KOAA | Kolkata Terminus, West Bengal | Starting station | 10:40 |
| BWN | Barddhaman Junction | 12:16 | 12:21 |
| DGR | Durgapur | 13:18 | 13:20 |
| ASN | Asansol Junction | 14:11 | 14:21 |
| JAJ | Jhajha | 17:20 | 17:25 |
| BJU | Barauni Junction | 19:55 | 20:15 |
| SPJ | Samastipur Junction | 21:05 | 21:10 |
| DBG | Darbhanga Junction | 22:15 | Destination station |
15234 - Darbhanga to Chitpur (Kolkata)
| Station code | Station name | Arrival | Departure |
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| DBG | Darbhanga Junction | Starting station | 16:10 |
| SPJ | Samastipur Junction | 16:55 | 16:58 |
| BJU | Barauni Junction | 17:50 | 18:10 |
| JAJ | Jhajha | 20:25 | 20:30 |
| ASN | Asansol Junction | 23:15 | 23:25 |
| DGR | Durgapur | 00:03 | 00:05 |
| BWN | Barddhaman Junction | 01:10 | 01:15 |
| KOAA | Kolkata Terminus, West Bengal | 03:10 | Destination station |
