The 12487 / 12488 Seemanchal Express is a Superfast train belonging to

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that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 12487/12488 train numbers on a daily basis.

Service

The 12487/Seemanchal Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 1397 km in 24h 55m. The 12488/Seemanchal Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 1397 km in 24h 55m.

Route & Halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has modern LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches: * 1 Second Tier AC * 3 Third Tier AC * 1 Third Tier AC Economy * 9 Sleeper Class * 6 General Unreserved * 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake * 1 EOG

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a

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-based WDP-4 / WDP-4B /

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diesel locomotive from Jogbani to . From Katihar Junction the train is hauled by a

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-based

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electric locomotive and vice versa.

Incident

On February 3, 2019, at 3:58 a.m IST, the Delhi-bound Seemanchal Express train derailed at

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in Bihar. This led to the derailment of one general coach, one A.C three tier coach, three sleeper coaches and four more coaches. At least six people died and several people were injured. Later the

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officials found that it was caused due to a rail fracture.

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References

External links

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