Maithili Express
Train in India
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal | ||||
| First service | 6 December 2010; 13 years ago (2010-12-06) | ||||
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Darbhanga (DBG) Kolkata (KOAA) | ||||
| Stops | 8 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 540 km (336 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 11 hours 50 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 15233 / 15234 | ||||
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| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) average with halts | ||||
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The 15233 / 15234 Maithili Express is Express type train of Indian Railways connecting Kolkata with Darbhanga. It covers a distance of 539 kilometers at an average speed of 49 kmph. It has general, AC two tier, AC three tier, and sleeper classes. All classes except general require reservations. There is no pantry car, although tatkal scheme is available. It is hauled by WAM-4, WAP-4 and WDM-3A classes of locomotives.
Route and halts
The train runs from Darbhanga via Samastipur Junction, Barauni Junction, Jhajha, Jasidih Junction, Asansol Junction, Durgapur, Bardhaman Junction, Dakshineswar to Kolkata.
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Howrah / Asansol-based WAP-4 locomotive from Kolkata to Barauni Junction, handing over to a Samastipur-based WDM-3A locomotive from Barauni Junction to Darbhanga, and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 15235/15236 Howrah–Darbhanga Express.
Timings
- 15233 Maithili Express departs Kolkata station at 10:40 on Monday, Thursday and reaches Darbhanga at 22:15 same day.
- 15234 Maithili Express departs Darbhanga at 16:10 on Sunday, Wednesday and reaches Kolkata station at 3:10 next day.
Timetable
15233 - Chitpur (Kolkata) to Darbhanga
| Station code | Station name | Arrival | Departure |
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| KOAA | Kolkata Terminus, West Bengal | Starting station | 10:40 |
| BWN | Barddhaman Junction | 12:16 | 12:21 |
| DGR | Durgapur | 13:18 | 13:20 |
| ASN | Asansol Junction | 14:11 | 14:21 |
| JAJ | Jhajha | 17:20 | 17:25 |
| BJU | Barauni Junction | 19:55 | 20:15 |
| SPJ | Samastipur Junction | 21:05 | 21:10 |
| DBG | Darbhanga Junction | 22:15 | Destination station |
15234 - Darbhanga to Chitpur (Kolkata)
| Station code | Station name | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBG | Darbhanga Junction | Starting station | 16:10 |
| SPJ | Samastipur Junction | 16:55 | 16:58 |
| BJU | Barauni Junction | 17:50 | 18:10 |
| JAJ | Jhajha | 20:25 | 20:30 |
| ASN | Asansol Junction | 23:15 | 23:25 |
| DGR | Durgapur | 00:03 | 00:05 |
| BWN | Barddhaman Junction | 01:10 | 01:15 |
| KOAA | Kolkata Terminus, West Bengal | 03:10 | Destination station |
References
- http://indiarailinfo.com/train/8920?kkk=1315119719141
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- Banaras Locomotive Works
- BEML Limited
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
- Bharat Wagon and Engineering
- Braithwaite & Co.
- Burn Standard Company
- Chittaranjan Locomotive Works
- Diesel Locomotive Factory
- Electric Locomotive Factory
- Integral Coach Factory
- Marathwada Rail Coach Factory
- Modern Coach Factory
- Patiala Locomotive Works
- Rail Coach Factory (Kapurthala)
- Rail Coach Factory (Sonipat)
- Rail Wheel Factory
- Rail Wheel Plant
- Titagarh Wagons
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institutes
- Indian Railways Institute of Civil Engineering (IRICEN)
- Indian Railways Institute of Electrical Engineering (IRICEE)
- Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (IRIMEE)
- Indian Railways Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunications (IRISET)
- Indian Railways Track Machine Training Centre (IRTMTC)
- National Academy of Indian Railways (NAIR)
- National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI)
- Jagjivan Ram Railway Protection Force Academy (JRRPFA)
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