Lucknow Junction–Kathgodam Express
The Lucknow Junction - Kathgodam Express is an express train belonging to North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Lucknow Junction and Kathgodam in India. It is currently being operated with 15043/15044 train numbers on a tri-weekly basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 7 February 2015 |
| Current operator(s) | North Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Lucknow Junction (LJN) |
| Stops | 9 |
| End | Kathgodam (KGM) |
| Distance travelled | 341 km (212 mi) |
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 15043/15044 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 34 km/h (21 mph), including halts |
Service
The 15043/Lucknow Jn. - Kathgodam Express has an average speed of 34 km/hr and covers 341 km in 10h 5m. The 15044/Kathgodam - Lucknow Jn. Express has an average speed of 44 km/hr and covers 341 km in 7h 50m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 17 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC Chair Car
- 2 Second Sitting
- 3 Sleeper Coaches
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Gonda Loco Shed based WDM 3A diesel locomotive from Lucknow to Kathgodam and vice versa.
Notes
- Runs three days in a week for every direction.
References
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