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 | |
| Start | Kolkata (KOAA) |
| Stops | 13 |
| End | Sitamarhi Junction (SMI) |
| Distance travelled | 608 km (378 mi) |
| 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 | ICF Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 43 km/h (27 mph), including halts |
Service
The 13165/Kolkata - Sitamarhi Express has an average speed of 43 km/hr and covers 608 km in 14h 15m. The 13166/Sitamarhi - Kolkata Express has an average speed of 43 km/hr and covers 608 km in 14h 15m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
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 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 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.