The 15719 / 15720 Katihar- Siliguri Intercity Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways Northeast Frontier Railway that runs between Katihar Junction of Bihar and Siliguri Junction of West Bengal in India.
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.jpg) Katihar-Siliguri InterCity Express train board. | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 18 January 2011 |
| Current operator | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Katihar Siliguri Junction |
| Stops | 16 |
| Distance travelled | 203 km (126 mi) |
| Average journey time | 5 hrs 15 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number | 15719 / 15720 |
| On-board services | |
| Class | General Unreserved (UR) |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 43 km/h (27 mph) average including halts. |
It operates as train number 15719 from Platform 7 of Katihar Junction and reaches Platform 3 of Siliguri Junction and as train number 15720 in the reverse direction serving the states of Bihar & West Bengal.[1]
Coaches
editThe 15719 / 20 Katihar - Siliguri Junction Intercity Express has ten general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches.
Service
editThe 15719 Katihar Junction - Siliguri Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 203.6 km (127 mi) in 5 hours 15 mins (39 km/h) and in 5 hours 15 mins as the 15720 Siliguri Junction - Katihar Junction Intercity Express (39 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
editThe 15719 / 20 Katihar - Siliguri Junction Intercity Express runs from Katihar Junction via Barsoi Junction, Dalkhola, Kishanganj, Thakurganj, Galgalia, Adhikari, Naksalbari, Bagdogra, Matigara to Siliguri Junction.
Traction
editAs the route is going to electrification, a Diesel Loco Shed, Siliguri based WDP4 / WDP4B / WDP4D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
Incidents
editOn 10 May 2017, at 4:30 am Siliguri Katihar Intercity Express travelling from Katihar towards Siliguri Junction hits and kills an elephant between Bagdogra and Naksalbari in Darjeeling district of West Bengal.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "15720/Siliguri - Katihar Intercity Express (Via Barsoi)". indiarailinfo.com.
- ↑ "Tusker mowed down by train in north Bengal". Hindustantimes.com. 10 May 2017.
External links
edit- 15719 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 15720 Intercity Express at India Rail Info