Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express Explained

Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express
Type:Express
Operator:Northeast Frontier Railway zone
Start: (HWH)
Stops:8
End: (KIR)
Distance:424km (263miles)
Journey Time:8h 50m
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering
Observation:ICF coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:2
Trainnumber:15711/15712
Speed:48km/h, including halts

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

Service

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

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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

Traction

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

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://im1.indiarailinfo.com/NEXT/NEXT/989215/0/er.jpg Introduction of 13167/13168 Kolkata Agra Express (Weekly) & 15711/15712 Howrah Katihar Express (Weekly)
  2. http://www.jagran.com/bihar/katihar-11394927.html AC bogie situation pathetic
  3. http://prabhatkhabar.com/news/88453-story.html Train flagged off