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

Mithilanchal Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service19 February 2006; 18 years ago (2006-02-19)
Current operator(s)Eastern Railway zone
Route
TerminiKolkata (KOAA)
Sitamarhi Junction (SMI)
Stops17
Distance travelled620 km (385 mi)
Average journey time14h 5m
Service frequencyTwice [a]
Train number(s)13155/13156
On-board services
Class(es)AC III Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper coaches, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed44 km/h (27 mph), including halts

Service

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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

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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

  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 6 Sleeper coaches
  • 6 General
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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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

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The trains shares its rake with

See also

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Notes

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

References

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  1. ^ "Dharna for Bihar train – Mithilanchal link snapped, poor bus service adds to commuter woes". The Telegraph. India. 25 June 2017. Archived from the original on 16 September 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  2. ^ Different Express trains to get extra coaches
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