title: Lalmati Express
text: # 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.
  
  