Howrah–Bhagalpur Kavi Guru Express


The 13015 / 16 Howrah Bhagalpur Kavi Guru Express is an Express train of the Kavi Guru series belonging to Indian Railways – Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Bhagalpur in India.
It operates as train number 13015 from Howrah Junction to Bhagalpur and as train number 13016 in the reverse direction serving the state of West Bengal, Jharkhand & Bihar.

Coaches

The 13015 / 16 Howrah Bhagalpur Kavi Guru Express has 1 AC chaircar, 3 2nd seating chaircar 8 General Unreserved & 2 SLR Coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car coach .
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 13015 / 16 Howrah Bhagalpur Kavi Guru Express covers the distance of in 11 hours 15 mins in both directions.
As the average speed of the train is below, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare does include a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 13015 / 16 Howrah Bhagalpur Kavi Guru Express runs from Howrah Junction via Bandel, Bardhaman, Bolpur Shantiniketan, Rampurhat, Dumka to Bhagalpur .

Traction

A Howrah based WDM-3D or WDM-3A or WDP-4D locomotives hauls the train for its entire journey.

Operation

13015 Howrah Bhagalpur Kavi Guru Express runs from Howrah Junction on a daily basis reaching Bhagalpur the same day.
13016 Bhagalpur Howrah Kavi Guru Express runs from Bhagalpur on a daily basis reaching Howrah Junction the same day.