Lalmati Express
# Lalmati Express

The Lalmati Express is an Express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Purulia Junction in India. It is currently operated with 12865/12866 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.

## Service

The 12865/Lalmati Express has an average speed of 60 kilometres (37 mi) per hour and covers 339 kilometres (211 mi) in 5h 40m. The 12866/Lalmati Express has an average speed of 64 kilometres (40 mi) per hour and covers 339 kilometres (211 mi) in 5h 10m.

## Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

* Howrah Junction
* Kharagpur Junction
* Jhargram
* Chakulia
* Ghatsila
* Tatanagar Junction
* Chandil Junction
* Barabhum
* Purulia Junction

Presently the service between Howrah and Purulia is adjourned sine die.

## Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 9 coaches:

* 1 Second Sitting
* 7 General Unreserved
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

## Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Howrah to Purulia and vice versa.

## Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 22875/22876 Kharagpur–Purulia Intercity Express and 22821/22822 Birsa Munda Express.

