The 15705 / 15706 Champaran Humsafar Express is a superfast premium train of Indian Railways operated by the Northeast Frontier Railway zone. It connects Katihar Junction in Bihar with Old Delhi (Delhi Junction) in the National Capital Region.[1][2]
| Champaran Humsafar Express | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Champaran Humsafar Express At Etawah Junction railway station | |||||
| Overview | |||||
| Service type | Humsafar Express | ||||
| First service | 10 April 2018 | ||||
| Current operator | Northeast Frontier Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Katihar Junction (KIR) Old Delhi (DLI) | ||||
| Stops | 12 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,473 km (915 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 29h 50m | ||||
| Service frequency | Bi - Weekly | ||||
| Train number | 15705 / 15706 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class | AC 3 tier | ||||
| Seating arrangements | No | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Yes | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB Humsafar | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) Avg. Speed | ||||
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Overview
editThe Champaran Humsafar Express (15705/15706) operated its inaugural run on 10 April 2018 as the 05705 Katihar–Delhi Champaran Humsafar Special. The train was inaugurated on the same day by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.[3]
- Following the inaugural run, regular commercial operations were introduced as a bi-weekly service. The 15706 Delhi Junction–Katihar Champaran Humsafar Express commenced regular service from Delhi Junction on 13 April 2018, while the 15705 Katihar–Delhi Junction Champaran Humsafar Express commenced regular service from Katihar on 16 April 2018.
- Initial Route and Halts - In its initial schedule, the train provided halts at Purnea, Dauram Madhepura, Saharsa, Khagaria, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Bapudham Motihari, Bettiah, Narkatiaganj, Gorakhpur, Naugarh, Balrampur, Gonda, Lucknow, and Kanpur Central in both directions.
- Route Modification - Subsequently, the route of the Champaran Humsafar Express was modified, and halts at Dauram Madhepura, Purnea, and Saharsa were withdrawn. After the route rationalisation, the train began operating via the Katihar – Naugachia – Khagaria – Barauni–Samastipur - Muzaffarpur section.[4]
Schedule
edit| Katihar–Delhi Champaran Humsafar Express Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Train Type | Humsafar Express |
| Distance | ~1300 km |
| Average Speed | ~48 km/h |
| Journey Time (KIR → DLI) | ~27 hrs 35 min |
| Journey Time (DLI → KIR) | ~26 hrs 00 min |
| Classes Available | 3A, SL, AC-2, AC-1, GN & 3E |
| Catering | On-board catering included |
| Operating Days | Bi - Weekly |
| Operator | Northeast Frontier Railway zone |
Route and halts
edit| 15705 KIR → DLI | 15706 DLI → KIR | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station | Arr. | Dep. | Day | Station | Arr. | Dep. | Day |
| Katihar Junction | — | 08:10 | 1 | Delhi Junction | — | 16:35 | 1 |
| Naugachia | 08:53 | 08:55 | 1 | Aligarh Junction | 18:08 | 18:10 | 1 |
| Khagaria Junction | 10:05 | 10:10 | 1 | Kanpur Central | 21:35 | 21:40 | 1 |
| Samastipur Junction | 11:40 | 11:45 | 1 | Lucknow Junction | 23:10 | 23:20 | 1 |
| Muzaffarpur Junction | 12:45 | 12:50 | 1 | Gonda Junction | 01:25 | 01:35 | 2 |
| Chakia | 13:40 | 13:42 | 1 | Balrampur | 02:25 | 02:27 | 2 |
| Bapudham Motihari | 14:14 | 14:16 | 1 | Tulsipur | 02:53 | 02:55 | 2 |
| Sagauli Junction | 14:42 | 14:44 | 1 | Siddharth Nagar | 03:59 | 04:01 | 2 |
| Bettiah | 15:03 | 15:05 | 1 | Gorakhpur Junction | 06:15 | 06:25 | 2 |
| Narkatiaganj Junction | 16:15 | 16:20 | 1 | Siswa Bazar | 07:25 | 07:27 | 2 |
| Bagaha | 17:11 | 17:13 | 1 | Bagaha | 08:22 | 08:24 | 2 |
| Siswa Bazar | 18:38 | 18:40 | 1 | Narkatiaganj Junction | 09:10 | 09:15 | 2 |
| Gorakhpur Junction | 20:25 | 20:35 | 1 | Bettiah | 09:43 | 09:45 | 2 |
| Siddharth Nagar | 22:07 | 22:09 | 1 | Sagauli Junction | 09:59 | 10:01 | 2 |
| Tulsipur | 23:07 | 23:09 | 1 | Bapudham Motihari | 10:18 | 10:21 | 2 |
| Balrampur | 23:38 | 23:40 | 1 | Chakia | 10:58 | 11:00 | 2 |
| Gonda Junction | 01:10 | 01:15 | 2 | Muzaffarpur Junction | 12:05 | 12:10 | 2 |
| Lucknow Junction | 04:00 | 04:10 | 2 | Samastipur Junction | 13:10 | 13:15 | 2 |
| Kanpur Central | 06:05 | 06:10 | 2 | Khagaria Junction | 15:43 | 15:45 | 2 |
| Aligarh Junction | 09:20 | 09:22 | 2 | Naugachia | 16:41 | 16:43 | 2 |
| Delhi Junction | 11:45 | — | 2 | Katihar Junction | 18:35 | — | 2 |
Coach composition
edit| Category | Coaches | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeper cum Luggage Rake (SLRD) (Divyangjan) | SLRD | 1 |
| General Unreserved (GEN) | GEN1, GEN2, GEN3, GEN4 | 4 |
| Sleeper Class (SL) | S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6 | 6 |
| Pantry Car (PC) | PC | 1 |
| AC 3 Economy (3E) | M1 | 1 |
| AC 3 Tier (3A) | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 | 5 |
| AC 2 Tier (2A) | A1, A2 | 2 |
| AC First Class (1A) | H1 | 1 |
| Luggage/Parcel Rake (LPR) | LPR | 1 |
| Total Coaches | 22 |
- Primary Maintenance – Katihar CD
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "One more stoppage of Katihar–Delhi Katihar Champaran Humsafar Express increased in Bihar". Jagran. 14 September 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ↑ "Humsafar train going from Katihar to Delhi disappeared from 4 stations, passengers got confused". Live Hindustan. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ↑ "News & Updates – Northern Railways". Indian Railways Northern Railway. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ↑ "Know the schedule of new train from Delhi to Katihar Champaran Humsafar Express". Amar Ujala. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
- ↑ "15705 Champaran Humsafar Express Train Schedule & Route". RailYatri. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ↑ "15706 Champaran Humsafar Express (Delhi to Katihar Jn) Train Schedule". MakeMyTrip. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
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