Maithili Express

The 15233 / 15234 Maithili Express is express train of Indian Railways. It is connecting Kolkata with Darbhanga. It covers a distance of 539 kilometers at an average speed of 49 kmph. It has general, AC two tier, AC three tier, and sleeper classes. All classes except general require reservations. There is no pantry car, although tatkal scheme is available. It is hauled by WAM-4, WAP-4 and WDM-3A classes of locomotives.

Maithili Express

Overview
Service type	Express
Locale	Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal
First service	6 December 2010; 14 years ago (2010-12-06)
Current operator	East Central Railway
Route
Termini	Darbhanga (DBG) Kolkata (KOAA)
Stops	8
Distance travelled	540 km (336 mi)
Average journey time	11 hours 50 minutes
Service frequency	Bi-weekly
Train number	15233 / 15234
On-board services
Classes	AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	On-board catering, E-catering
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	No
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts.
Route map

Route and halts

The train runs from Darbhanga via Samastipur Junction, Barauni Junction, Jhajha, Jasidih Junction, Asansol Junction, Durgapur, Bardhaman Junction, Dakshineswar to Kolkata.

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Gomoh Loco Shed / Samastipur Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Kolkata to Darbhanga, and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 15235/15236 Howrah–Darbhanga Express.

Timings

• 15233 Maithili Express departs Kolkata station at 10:40 on Monday, Thursday and reaches Darbhanga at 22:15 same day.
• 15234 Maithili Express departs Darbhanga at 16:10 on Sunday, Wednesday and reaches Kolkata station at 3:10 next day.

Timetable

15233 - Chitpur (Kolkata) to Darbhanga

Station code	Station name	Arrival	Departure
KOAA	Kolkata Terminus, West Bengal	Starting station	10:40
BWN	Barddhaman Junction	12:16	12:21
DGR	Durgapur	13:18	13:20
ASN	Asansol Junction	14:11	14:21
JAJ	Jhajha	17:20	17:25
BJU	Barauni Junction	19:55	20:15
SPJ	Samastipur Junction	21:05	21:10
DBG	Darbhanga Junction	22:15	Destination station

15234 - Darbhanga to Chitpur (Kolkata)

Station code	Station name	Arrival	Departure
DBG	Darbhanga Junction	Starting station	16:10
SPJ	Samastipur Junction	16:55	16:58
BJU	Barauni Junction	17:50	18:10
JAJ	Jhajha	20:25	20:30
ASN	Asansol Junction	23:15	23:25
DGR	Durgapur	00:03	00:05
BWN	Barddhaman Junction	01:10	01:15
KOAA	Kolkata Terminus, West Bengal	03:10	Destination station