Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express Service type Express First service 14 February 2014; 10 years ago (2014-02-14 ) Current operator(s) Northeast Frontier Railway zone Termini Howrah Junction (HWH)Katihar Junction (KIR)Stops 8 Distance travelled 424 km (263 mi) Average journey time 8h 50m Service frequency Weekly [ a] Train number(s) 15711/15712 Class(es) AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved Seating arrangements No Sleeping arrangements Yes Catering facilities On-board catering Observation facilities ICF coach Entertainment facilities No Baggage facilities No Other facilities Below the seats Rolling stock 2 Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in )Operating speed 48 km/h (30 mph), including halts
The Howrah–Katihar Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Katihar Junction 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:
1 AC II Tier
2 AC III Tier
5 Sleeper coaches
6 General Unreserved
2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
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
Notes
^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.
References
External links
Railways in Eastern India
National network/ Other lines/sections
Interstate Bihar Jharkhand Odisha West Bengal
Suburban Monorail Defunct lines
Revived/ Inactive
Zones & Divisions
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