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Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express

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Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service14 February 2014; 10 years ago (2014-02-14)
Current operator(s)Northeast Frontier Railway zone
Route
TerminiHowrah Junction (HWH)
Katihar Junction (KIR)
Stops8
Distance travelled424 km (263 mi)
Average journey time8h 50m
Service frequencyWeekly [a]
Train number(s)15711/15712
On-board services
Class(es)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 stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed48 km/h (30 mph), including halts
Route map
(Howrah–Katihar) Express route map

The Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Katihar Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 15711/15712 train numbers on a four days in a week basis.[1][2][3]

Service

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The 15711/Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 424 km in 8h 50m. The 15712/Katihar–Howrah Weekly Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 424 km in 8h 50m.

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 a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 5 Sleeper coaches
  • 6 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Malda Town Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Howrah to Katihar, and vice versa.

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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