Kolkata–Sitamarhi Express
The Kolkata–Sitamarhi 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 13165/13166 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 7 December 2013 |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Kolkata (KOAA) Sitamarhi Junction (SMI) |
| Stops | 13 |
| Distance travelled | 608 km (378 mi) |
| Average journey time | 14h 5m |
| Service frequency | Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 13165/13166 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC III Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper coaches, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large Windows |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 43 km/h (27 mph), including halts |
Service
The 13165/Kolkata–Sitamarhi Express and 13166/Sitamarhi–Kolkata Express both have an average speed of 43 kilometres per hour (27 mph) and cover 608 kilometres (378 mi) in 14h 15m.
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:
- 2 AC III Tier
- 6 Sleeper coaches
- 6 General
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by an Asansol Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Kolkata to Samastipur. From Samastipur it is hauled by a Samastipur Loco Shed-based WDP 4 diesel locomotive up till Ghazipur, and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The trains shares its rake with
- 13157/13158 Tirhut Express
- 13159/13160 Kolkata–Jogbani Express
- 13155/13156 Mithilanchal Express
Notes
- Runs one day in a week for every direction.