Chhapra–Nautanwa Intercity Express

The 15105 / 15106 Chhapra Junction–Nautanwa Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Chhapra Junction and Nautanwa in India.[1]

Chhapra Jn- Nautanwa Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
Current operator(s)Northern Eastern Railway
Route
TerminiChhapra Junction
Nautanwa
Stops13
Distance travelled262 km (163 mi)
Average journey time7 hours 17 mins
Service frequencySix days in a week
Train number(s)15105 / 15106
On-board services
Class(es)UR/GEN
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph)

It operates as train number 15105 from Chhapra Junction to Nautanwa and as train number 15106 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Bihar & Uttar Pradesh.

This train was running up to Gorakhpur Junction and after it was extended to Nautanwa on 1 July 2019.

Coaches

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The 15105 / 15106 Chhapra Junction–Nautanwa Intercity Express has 10 general unreserved & 2 SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car.[2]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

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The 15105 Chhapra Junction–Nautanwa Intercity Express covers the distance of 180 km (112 mi) in 4 hours 05 mins (44 km/h) and in 4 hours 20 mins as the 15106 Gorakhpur Junction–Chhapra Junction Intercity Express (41 km/h).[3]

As the average speed of the train is less than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't include an Express surcharge.

Routing

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The 15105 / 06 Chhapra Junction–Nautanwa Intercity Express runs from Chhapra Junction via Siwan Junction, Deoria Sadar, Gorakhpur Junction to Nautanwa.

Traction

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As the route is electrified, a Gonda Junction based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

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  1. ^ [1], jagran.com, 11 June 2017
  2. ^ [2], jagran.com,8 June 2017
  3. ^ [3], amarujala.com, 28 September 2016
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