The Kolkata–Jogbani Express is an

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train belonging to

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that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 13159/13160 train numbers on twice in a week basis.Different Express trains to get extra coaches
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Service

The 13159/Kolkata–Jogbani Express has an average speed of 38 km/hr and covers 547 km in 14h 20m. The 13160/Jogbani–Kolkata Express has an average speed of 43 km/hr and covers 547 km in 12h 45m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches: * 2 AC II Tier cum AC III Tier * 2 AC III Tier * 8 Sleeper coaches * 6 General * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Electric Loco Shed, Howrah-based WAP-4 from Kolkata till after which a Diesel Loco Shed, Siliguri-based WDP-4 took charge for rest of the journey till Jogbani.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction 1 times: *

Rake sharing

The trains shares its rake with * 13157/13158 Tirhut Express * 13155/13156 Mithilanchal Express * 13165/13166 Kolkata–Sitamarhi Express

Notes

3 times in a week Train runs

References

External links

13159/Kolkata–Jogbani Express

13160/Jogbani–Kolkata Express
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