Kolkata–Sitamarhi Express

The Kolkata–Sitamarhi 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 13165/13166 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2]

Kolkata–Sitamarhi Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service7 December 2013; 10 years ago (2013-12-07)
Current operator(s)Eastern Railway zone
Route
TerminiKolkata (KOAA)
Sitamarhi Junction (SMI)
Stops13
Distance travelled608 km (378 mi)
Average journey time14h 5m
Service frequencyWeekly [a]
Train number(s)13165/13166
On-board services
Class(es)AC III Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper coaches, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge Windows
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed43 km/h (27 mph), including halts

Service

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The 13165/Kolkata–Sitamarhi Express and 13166/Sitamarhi–Kolkata Express both have an average speed of 43 kilometres per hour (27 mph) and cover 608 kilometres (378 mi) in 14h 15m.[citation needed]

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches:

  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 6 Sleeper coaches
  • 6 General
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by an Asansol Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Kolkata to Samastipur. From Samastipur it is hauled by a Samastipur Loco Shed-based WDP 4 diesel locomotive up till Ghazipur, and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The trains shares its rake with

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References

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