Maithili Express

The 15233 / 15234 Maithili Express is Express type train of Indian Railways 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.

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 Howrah / Asansol-based WAP-4 locomotive from Kolkata to Barauni Junction, handing over to a Samastipur-based WDM-3A locomotive from Barauni Junction 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

15234 - Darbhanga to Chitpur (Kolkata)