Howrah–Darbhanga Express Explained

Howrah–Darbhanga Weekly Express
Type:Express
Operator:East Central Railway zone
Start: (HWH)
Stops:9
End: (DBG)
Distance:536km (333miles)
Journeytime:11h 30m
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering,
E-catering
Observation:Large windows
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:15235 / 15236
Speed:47km/h average including halts

The 15235 / 15236 Howrah–Darbhanga Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 15235/15236 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 15235/Howrah–Darbhanga Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 536 km in 11h 30m. The 15236/Darbhanga–Howrah Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 536 km in 11h 15m.

Route & halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 160 kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Howrah to Barauni. From Barauni, train is hauled by a Samastipur Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Darbhanga and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 15233/15234 Maithili Express.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NYOOOZ. Railways cancels, diverts several passenger trains Patna NYOOOZ. 2022-01-11. NYOOOZ. en.
  2. News: Jacob. Shine. 2017-07-11. Late trains, dirty stations throw Indian Railways off track. Business Standard India. 2022-01-11.
  3. Web site: Kumod Verma. Dec 16, 2016. Poor visibility: Check up on weather before you plan holiday Patna News - Times of India. 2022-01-11. The Times of India. en.