Chhapra–Nautanwa Intercity Express Explained

Chhapra Jn- Nautanwa Intercity Express
Type:Superfast
Operator:Northern Eastern Railway
Stops:13
Distance:262km (163miles)
Journey Time:7 hours 17 mins
Frequency:Six days in a week
Class:UR/GEN
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Catering:No
Baggage:Yes
Stock:ICF coach
Trainnumber:15105 / 15106
Speed:110km/h

The 15105 / 15106 Chhapra Junction–Nautanwa Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways North Eastern Railway zone that runs between and in India.[1]

It operates as train number 15105 from Chhapra Junction to Nautanwa and as train number 15106 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Bihar & Uttar Pradesh.

This train was running up to and after it was extended to Nautanwa on 1 July 2019.

Coaches

The 15105 / 15106 Chhapra Junction–Nautanwa Intercity Express has 10 general unreserved & 2 SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car.[2]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 15105 Chhapra Junction–Nautanwa Intercity Express covers the distance of 180km (110miles) in 4 hours 05 mins (44 km/h) and in 4 hours 20 mins as the 15106 –Chhapra Junction Intercity Express (41 km/h).[3]

As the average speed of the train is less than 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't include an Express surcharge.

Routing

The 15105 / 06 Chhapra Junction–Nautanwa Intercity Express runs from Chhapra Junction via,, to Nautanwa.

Traction

As the route is electrified, a based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jagran.com/bihar/siwan-3-hour-traffic-problle-due-to-signal-problem-of-panel-16180761.html?src=%20Search-Art-Train#
  2. http://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/deoria-16162577.html?src=HP-UP-ART#
  3. http://www.amarujala.com/uttar-pradesh/gorakhpur/chenge-time-for-80-train