The 15235 / 15236 Howrah–Darbhanga Weekly 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 15235/15236 train numbers on a weekly basis.

Service

The 15235/Howrah–Darbhanga Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 536 km in 11h 30m. The 15236/Darbhanga–Howrah Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 536 km in 11h 15m.

Route & halts

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

Coach composition

The train has LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 160 kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches: * 1 AC II Tier * 1 AC III Tier * 9 Sleeper coaches * 6 General Unreserved * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based

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electric locomotive from Howrah to

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. From Barauni, train is hauled by a Samastipur Loco Shed-based

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diesel locomotive from

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and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 15233/15234 Maithili Express.

Notes

References

External links

15235/Howrah-Darbhanga Express
India Rail Info
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