The Lalmati Express is an Express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Purulia Junction in India. It is currently[when?] operated with 12865/12866 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1]

Lalmati Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service30 December 2009; 14 years ago (2009-12-30)
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway
Route
TerminiHowrah Junction (HWH)
Purulia Junction (PRR)
Stops7
Distance travelled185 km (115 mi)
Average journey time5h 40m
Service frequencyBi-weekly [a]
Train number(s)12865/12866
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed60 km/h (37 mph), including halts
Route map
Lalmati Express (Howrah–Purulia) via Tatanagar route map

Service

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The 12865/Lalmati Express has an average speed of 60 kilometres (37 mi) per hour and covers 339 kilometres (211 mi) in 5h 40m. The 12866/Lalmati Express has an average speed of 64 kilometres (40 mi) per hour and covers 339 kilometres (211 mi) in 5h 10m.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Presently the service between Howrah and Purulia is adjourned sine die.

Coach composition

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The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 9 coaches:

  • 1 Second Sitting
  • 7 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Howrah to Purulia and vice versa.[citation needed]

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 22875/22876 Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express and 22821/22822 Birsa Munda Express.[citation needed]

Notes

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  1. ^ Runs two days in a week for every direction.

References

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  1. ^ "Halt to mail / express trains". Central Railway. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
    - SER TO REGULATE TRAIN SERVICES FOR COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRONIC INTERLOCKING SYSTEM AT TIKIAPARA
    - Regulation of SER Trains Services for Non-Interlocking Work
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