Mithilanchal Express
Train in India
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The 13155 / 13156 Mithilanchal Express is an express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Kolkata and Sitamarhi Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 13155/13156 train numbers on twice in a week basis.[1][2]
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 19 February 2006 |
| Current operator | Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Kolkata (KOAA) Sitamarhi (SMI) |
| Stops | 17 |
| Distance travelled | 620 km (385 mi) |
| Average journey time | 14 hours 15 minutes |
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly [a] |
| Train number | 13155 / 13156 |
| 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 | 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 | 44 km/h (27 mph) average including halts. |
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
Coach composition
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | SLR | GN | GN | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | S8 | S9 | S10 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | A1 | GN | GN | EOG |
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
- Runs two days in a week for every direction.
