Muzaffarpur–Narkatiaganj Express

Muzaffarpur - Narkatiaganj Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)East Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiMuzaffarpur Junction (MFP)
Narkatiaganj Junction (NKE)
Stops11
Distance travelled160 km (99 mi)
Average journey time4h 30m
Service frequencyDaily [a]
Train number(s)15215/15216
On-board services
Class(es)General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesICF coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed36 km/h (22 mph), including halts
Route map

The Muzaffarpur - Narkatiaganj Express is an Express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Muzaffarpur Junction and Narkatiaganj Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 15215/15216 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]

Service

The 15215/Muzaffarpur - Narkatiaganj Express has an average speed of 36 km/h and covers 160 km in 4h 30m. The 15216/Narkatiaganj - Muzaffarpur Express has an average speed of 40 km/h and covers 160 km in 4h.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 10 coaches :

  • 8 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Gonda Loco Shed based WDM 3A or Samastipur Loco Shed based WDM 3A diesel locomotive from Muzaffarpur to Narkatiaganj and vice versa.

Notes

  1. ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

See also

References

  1. ^ Doubling of Muzaffarpur-Gorakhpur tracks demanded
  2. ^ "Reschedule/Late Running Delayed Trains list on 24th Feb 2015"
  3. ^ Check up on weather before you plan holiday