Mithilanchal Express Explained

Mithilanchal Express
Type:Express
Operator:Eastern Railway zone
Start: (KOAA)
Stops:17
End: (SMI)
Distance:620km (390miles)
Journey Time:14h 5m
Frequency:Twice
Class:AC III Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper coaches, 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:13155/13156
Speed:44km/h, including halts

The Mithilanchal Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 13155/13156 train numbers on twice in a week basis.[1] [2]

Service

The 13155/Mithilanchal Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 620 km in 14h 5m. The 13156/Mithilanchal Express has an average speed of 41 km/h and covers 620 km in 14h 50m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-4 or Asansol Loco Shed-based WAM-4 electric locomotive from Kolkata to Samastipur. From Samastipur it is hauled by a Samastipur Loco Shed-based WAP-7 diesel locomotive up till Sitamarhi and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The trains shares its rake with

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Dharna for Bihar train – Mithilanchal link snapped, poor bus service adds to commuter woes . https://web.archive.org/web/20170916183050/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1170625/jsp/jharkhand/story_158579.jsp . dead . 16 September 2017 . 25 June 2017 . The Telegraph . India . 18 September 2018.
  2. http://echoofindia.com/kolkata-different-express-trains-get-extra-coaches-126344 Different Express trains to get extra coaches