Chhapra–Nautanwa Intercity Express
The 15105 / 15106 Chhapra Junction - Nautanwa Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Chhapra Junction and Nautanwa in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Chhapra Junction |
| Stops | 13 |
| End | Nautanwa |
| Distance travelled | 262 km (163 mi) |
| Service frequency | Six days in a week |
| Train number(s) | 15105 / 15106 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | UR/GEN |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
It operates as train number 15105 from Chhapra Junction to Nautanwa and as train number 15106 in the reverse direction serving the states of Bihar & Uttar Pradesh.
This Train was running up to Gorakhpur Junction and after it was extended to Nautanwa on 1st July 2019.
Coaches
The 15105 / 15106 Chhapra Junction - Nautanwa Intercity Express has 10 general unreserved & 2 SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]
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 15105 Chhapra Junction - Nautanwa Intercity Express covers the distance of 180 km (112 mi) in 4 hours 05 mins (44 km/hr) & in 4 hours 20 mins as the 15106 Gorakhpur Junction - Chhapra Junction Intercity Express (41 km/hr).[3]
As the average speed of the train is less than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't include an Express surcharge.
Routing
The 15105 / 06 Chhapra Junction - Nautanwa Intercity Express runs from Chhapra Junction via Siwan Junction, Deoria Sadar, Gorakhpur Junction to Nautanwa.
Traction
As the route is electrified, a Gonda Junction based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
External links
- 15105 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 15106 Intercity Express at India Rail Info