Chhapra–Nautanwa Intercity Express

Chhapra Jn- Nautanwa Intercity Express
Overview
Service type	Superfast
Current operator(s)	Northern Eastern Railway
Route
Termini	Chhapra Junction; Nautanwa
Stops	13
Distance travelled	262 km (163 mi)
Average journey time	7 hours 17 mins
Service frequency	Six days in a week
Train number(s)	15105 / 15106
On-board services
Class(es)	UR/GEN
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	No
Catering facilities	No
Baggage facilities	Yes
Technical
Rolling stock	ICF coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	110 km/h (68 mph)

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]

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

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

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

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

Traction

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

References

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

External links

15105 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
15106 Intercity Express at India Rail Info

[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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