New Jalpaiguri–Sitamarhi Weekly Express

The New Jalpaiguri–Sitamarhi Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between New Jalpaiguri Junction and Sitamarhi Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 1572/15724 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2]

New Jalpaiguri–Sitamarhi Weekly Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service1 October 2011; 13 years ago (2011-10-01)
Current operator(s)Northeast Frontier Railway zone
Route
TerminiNew Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP)
Sitamarhi Junction (SMI)
Stops11
Distance travelled546 km (339 mi)
Average journey time13h
Service frequencyWeekly [a]
Train number(s)1572/15724
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock1
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed42 km/h (26 mph), including halts

Service

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The 15723/New Jalpaiguri–Sitamarhi Weekly Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 546 km in 13h. The 15724/Sitamarhi–New Jalpaiguri Weekly Express has an average speed of 45 km/h and covers 546 km in 12h 5m.

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 19 coaches:

  • 1 First AC and Three-tier AC
  • 1 AC III Tier
  • 12 Sleeper coaches
  • 3 General
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Malda Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Jalpaiguri to Sitamarhi and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 15721/15722 Paharia Express.

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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  1. ^ Bhuyan, Pranjal (15 June 2017). "NFR taking steps to strengthen solid waste management system". Assam Tribune. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  2. ^ Train services affected as job aspirants go berserk at NJP
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