Maithili Express
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.
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal | ||||
| First service | 6 December 2010 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Darbhanga (DBG) | ||||
| Stops | 8 | ||||
| End | Kolkata (KOAA) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 540 km (336 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 11 hours 50 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 15233 / 15234 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| 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 Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) average with halts | ||||
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Route & 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 Weekly 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.
Time Table
15233- Chitpur (Kolkata) to Darbhanga
| Station Code | Station Name | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
