New Jalpaiguri–Sitamarhi Weekly Express Explained

New Jalpaiguri–Sitamarhi Weekly Express
Type:Express
Operator:Northeast Frontier Railway zone
Start: (NJP)
Stops:11
End: (SMI)
Distance:546km (339miles)
Journey Time:13h
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, 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:1
Trainnumber:1572/15724
Speed:42km/h, including halts

The New Jalpaiguri–Sitamarhi Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 1572/15724 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2]

Service

The 15723/New Jalpaiguri–Sitamarhi Weekly Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 546 km in 13h. The 15724/Sitamarhi–New Jalpaiguri Weekly Express has an average speed of 45 km/h and covers 546 km in 12h 5m.

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 19 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Malda Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Jalpaiguri to Sitamarhi and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 15721/15722 Paharia Express.

See also

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Notes and References

  1. News: NFR taking steps to strengthen solid waste management system . 15 June 2017 . Assam Tribune . Pranjal . Bhuyan . 6 December 2018 .
  2. http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/mdetails.asp?id=may2217/city050 Train services affected as job aspirants go berserk at NJP