Katihar−Siliguri Intercity Express
The 15719 / 20 Katihar - Siliguri Junction Intercity Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways Northeast Frontier Railway that runs between Katihar Junction and Siliguri Junction in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | EXPRESS |
| First service | 18 January 2011 |
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Katihar |
| Stops | 16 |
| End | Siliguri Junction |
| Distance travelled | 203 km (126 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 15719 / 15720 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Second Sitting(2S), General Unreserved (UR) |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes ( E - catering available at some stations) |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 43 km/h (27 mph) |
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.
Coaches
The 15719 / 20 Katihar - Siliguri Junction Intercity Express has five Non AC chair car, five general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.It is recently included in the e- catering list in few available stations.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 22869 Katihar Junction - Siliguri Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 203 km (126 mi) in 5 hours 15 mins (39 km/hr) & in 5 hours 15 mins as the 15720 Siliguri Junction - Katihar Junction Intercity Express (39 km/hr).
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
The 15719 / 20 Katihar - Siliguri Junction Intercity Express runs from Katihar Junction via Barsoi Junction, Dalkhola, Kishanganj, Thakurganj, Galgalia, Adhikari,Naksalbari, Bagdogra to Siliguri Junction.
Traction
As the route is going to electrification, a Siliguri Junction based WDM-3D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
External Links
- 15719 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 15720 Intercity Express at India Rail Info