Howrah–Raxaul Express


The Howrah - Raxaul Express is an express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and RaxaulJunction in India. It is currently being operated with 13043/13044 train numbers on twice in a week basis.

Overview

It runs from Howrah Junction to Raxaul Junction on Wednesdays and Fridays of every week. In the reverse direction it runs on Thursdays and Saturdays of every week. It connects important stations like Asansol, Jhajha, Barauni, Samastipur, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi. The 13043/Howrah - Raxaul Express has an average speed of 41 km/h and covers 699 km in 16h 55m. The 13044/Raxaul - Howrah Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 699 km in 15h 45m.

Timing and halts

The train departs from Platform #8 of Howrah Junction at 22:50 and arrives in Raxaul Junction at 15:45, the next day. From Raxaul Junction, the train departs at 20:30 and arrives in Howrah Junction at 12:15, the next day.
The important halts of the train are:
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Coach composite

The train consists 15 standard ICF coaches. It does not carry any pantry car:
  • 2 AC II Tier Cum III Tiers
  • 5 Sleeper Classes
  • 6 General
  • 2 Seating Cum Luggage Rakes

Traction

The entire journey is covered by an Electric Loco [Shed, Howrah|Howrah Loco Shed] based electric locomotive WAP 5.