Seemanchal Express


The Seemanchal Express is a Superfast train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between Jogbani and Anand Vihar Terminal in India. It is currently being operated with 12487/12488 train numbers on daily basis.

Service

The 12487/Seemanchal Express has averages speed of 55 km/hr and covers 1397 km in 24h 55m. The 12488/Seemanchal Express has averages speed of 55 km/hr and covers 1397 km in 24h 55m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 24 coaches :
Both trains are hauled by a Malda Town Loco Shed based WDM 3A diesel locomotive from Jogbani to Katihar. From Katihar train is hauled by a Mughalsarai Electric Loco Shed based WAP-4 or WAG-7 and vice versa.
The Seemanchal Link Express from is attached to train at with 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake, 1 AC III Tier, 2 General Unreserved and 3 Sleeper Coaches.

Incident

3rd February 2019 - The accident took place when the Jogbani-Anand Vihar Seemanchal Express crossed Mehnar Road and when nine coaches, including an AC coach, derailed near Sahdei-Buzurg Railway Station that falls under Vaishali district at 3.58 am on Sunday.
7 people were Dead and several injured.
The accident took place when the Jogbani-Anand Vihar Seemanchal Express crossed Mehnar Road and when nine coaches, including an AC coach, derailed near Sahdei-Buzurg railway station