Kolkata–Azamgarh Weekly Express

Kolkata - Azamgarh Weekly Express is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Kolkata in West Bengal and Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh. It is currently being operated with 13137/13138 train numbers on once in week basis.[1][2]

Kolkata - Azamgarh Weekly Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service11 February 2013 (2013-02-11)
Current operator(s)Eastern Railway
Route
StartKolkata (KOAA)
Stops20
EndAzamgarh (AMH)
Distance travelled789 km (490 mi)
Average journey time18h 40m
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)13137/13138
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-Catering
Entertainment facilitiesRake sharing with 12325/12326 Gurumukhi Superfast Express
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockICF Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed43 km/h (27 mph) average including halts

Service

The 13137/Kolkata - Azamgarh Weekly Express has an average speed of 42 km/hr and covers 789 km in 18 hrs 45 mins. 13138/Azamgarh - Kolkata Weekly Express has an average speed of 40 km/hr and covers 789 km in 19 hrs 45 mins.

Route & Halts

The important halts of the train are :

Traction

As the route is partially electrified, it is hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed based WAP 4 locomotive from Kolkata up to Barauni Junction handing over to a Samastipur Diesel Loco Shed based WDM 3A locomotive power the train for the remainder of the journey until Azamgarh.

Rake Sharing & Maintenance

The train is maintained by the Kolkata Coaching Depot. The same rake is used for 13325/13326 Gurumukhi Superfast Express for one way which is altered by the second rake on the other way.

Coach composite

The train consists of 15 coaches :

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 1 AC III Tier
  • 5 Sleeper Coaches
  • 7 General
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van

References


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