Chhapra–Nautanwa Intercity Express

Train in India

Chhapra Jn- Nautanwa Intercity ExpressOverview

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

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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

## External links

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

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* Indian Railways
* Bholu (mascot)
* 1974 railway strike in India
* Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor

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