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Sealdah–Silchar Kanchanjungha Express
''Sealdah - Silchar Kanchanjungha Express'' is an Express trains in India, Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between (Kolkata) and (Assam) in India via Barddhaman Junction railway station, Barddhaman , Rampurhat Junction railway station, Rampurhat , Malda Town railway station, Malda Town , New Jalpaiguri Junction railway station, New Jalpaiguri , Guwahati railway station, Guwahati. It is currently being operated with 13175/13176 train numbers on a tri-weekly basis. See also * Agartala railway station * Silchar railway station * Sealdah–Sabroom Kanchanjunga Express * Kanchenjunga Express Other trains on the Kolkata–New Jalpaiguri sector * 12041/42 New Jalpaiguri–Howrah Shatabdi Express * 22301/02 Howrah–New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express * 12377/78 Padatik Express * 12343/44 Darjeeling Mail * 15959/60 Kamrup Express * 13175/76 Sealdah–Silchar Kanchanjungha Express * 12345/46 Saraighat Express * 15721/22 Paharia Express, New Jalpaiguri–Dig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Express Trains In India
India has a system of express trains, operated by Indian Railways which comes under the purview of the Ministry of Railways (India), Ministry of Railways of Government of India. , it maintains over of tracks, spanning across in route length, and operates nearly 3,000 express trains daily. According to the Ministry of Railways, express trains travel faster and have limited stops than Slow and fast passenger trains in India, ordinary passenger trains. Any passenger train with an average speed higher than is considered super-fast. , India does not have any operational High-speed railway, high-speed trains. The maximum operational speed of is achieved by Gatimaan Express and Rani Kamalapati (Habibganj)–Hazrat Nizamuddin Vande Bharat Express on the Tughlakabad railway station, TughlakabadAgra Cantonment railway station, Agra section. Earlier steam locomotive operated trains largely operated below . With the introduction of electric locomotives in later 1920s and newer steam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanchenjunga Express
''Kanchanjungha Express'' is an Express train of Indian Railways linking the states of West Bengal with Assam and Tripura. There are two Kanchanjungha Express they are 13175/76 Sealdah–Silchar Kanchanjungha Express and 13173/74 Sealdah–Sabroom Kanchanjunga Express The train runs between Sealdah, Silchar and Sabroom. 13175/76 runs triweekly from Silchar, 13173/74 runs four times a week from Sabroom. Tatkal scheme is available in it. It is named after the Kangchenjunga peak of the Himalayan Mountains of Sikkim. Route and halts The important halts of the train are: * * * * * * * * New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri) * * * Kamakhyaguri Railway Station * * * * * * * * * * * */ Traction It is hauled by a Sealdah-based WAP-7 or Howrah based WAP-4 from Sealdah to Jagiroad and vice-versa. From Guwahati to Silchar it is hauled by twin WDP-4D-class diesel locomotive of Siliguri shed. Also due to ghat section, banker locomotive are attached to it. Rake sharing Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Kamakhya Karmabhoomi Express
The 22511 / 22512 Mumbai LTT–Kamakhya Karmabhoomi Express is a Superfast Express trains in India, Superfast Express train belonging to the Northeast Frontier Railway zone, Northeast Frontier Zone of Indian Railways that runs between (Mumbai, Maharashtra) and (Guwahati, Assam). It operates as train number 22511 from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Kamakhya Junction and as train number 22512 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal & Assam. Change of train numbers # 15611 -> 22511 # 15612 -> 22512 Coaches The 22511 / 12 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Kamakhya Junction Karmabhoomi Express has two AC 2-tier, four AC 3-tier, 8 sleeper class, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car. 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 22511 Lokmanya Tila ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kolkata–Silghat Town Kaziranga Express
Kolkata–Silghat Town ''Kaziranga Express'' is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between and Silghat Town in India via Rampurhat , Malda Town , New Jalpaiguri. It is currently being operated with 13181/13182 train numbers on a weekly basis. The train is named after Kaziranga National Park of Assam, which is famous for the great one-horned rhinoceroses. Route * * * * * * New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri) * * * * * * * Jagiroad * * Nagaon * Jaklabandha * Silghat Town Locomotive It is hauled by an Electric Loco Shed, Howrah-based WAP-7 from to and then a Diesel Loco Shed, Siliguri-based WDP-4D The Indian locomotive class WDP-4 (EMD GT46PAC) is a passenger-hauling diesel–electric locomotive with AC electric transmission designed by General Motors Electro-Motive Division and built by both GM-EMD and under license by Banaras Locomoti ... locomotive completes the journey from to Silghat Town for 13181 and vice versa for 13182. Serv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangalore Cantonment–Agartala Humsafar Express
Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore (List of renamed places in India#Karnataka, its official name until 1 November 2014), is the Capital city, capital and largest city of the southern States and union territories of India, Indian state of Karnataka. As per the 2011 Census of India, 2011 census, the city had a population of 8.4 million, making it the List of cities in India by population, third most populous city in India and the most populous in South India. The Bengaluru metropolitan area had a population of around 8.5 million, making it the List of million-plus urban agglomerations in India, fifth most populous urban agglomeration in the country. It is located near the center of the Deccan Plateau, at a height of above sea level. The city is known as India's "Garden City", due to its parks and greenery. Archaeological artifacts indicate that the human settlement in the region happened as early as 4000 Common Era, BCE. The first mention of the name "Bengalooru" is from an ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uttar Banga Express
The 13147 / 13148 Uttar Banga Express is a daily non-superfast train that runs between Sealdah & Bamanhat via Barddhaman, Bolpur, Rampurhat, Malda Town, New Jalpaiguri,Jalpaiguri Road railway station ,New Cooch Behar. Uttar Banga Express was one of the two trains involved in the famous Sainthia train collision at Sainthia, West Bengal. It operates as train number 13147 from Sealdah to Bamanhat and as train number 13148 in the reverse direction, serving the state of West Bengal. Uttar Banga translates to North Bengal in Bengali language. Coaches The 13147 / 48 Sealdah–Bamanhat Uttar Banga Express presently has 1 H1 AC 1 tier, 2 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 7 Sleeper class, 2 General Unreserved & 1 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not have a pantry car. 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 13147 Sealdah–Bamanhat Uttar Banga Express covers the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teesta Torsha Express
The 13141 / 13142 Teesta Torsa Express is a daily non-superfast train in West Bengal, India which runs between Sealdah (SDAH) and New Alipurduar (NOQ) via Kalna, Katwa, Azimganj, Malda Town, New Jalpaiguri,Jalpaiguri Road railway station, Falakata & New Cooch Behar It passes through some important cities of West Bengal such as Berhampore, Malda, Siliguri, Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar. It travels 718 km distance taking 17 hours with an average speed of 45 km/h. Type: Express Rake: ICF Rake Zone: ER Route and stoppages # (starts) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # Aluabari Road # New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri) # Jalpaiguri Road railway station # # # # # # (Ends) Timing and schedule 13141 (UP) - Starts daily from Sealdah at Afternoon 15.00 and reaches New Alipurduar at 5.50 AM s per latest revision in timings'' 13142 (DOWN)- Starts daily from New Alipurduar at 12:20 PM and reach Sealdah next Day at Morning 3:45 AM Other trains on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silchar–Coimbatore Superfast Express
The Silchar-Coimbatore Superfast Express is a Superfast train of the Indian Railways belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway connecting in Assam and in Tamil Nadu. It is currently being operated with 12516/12515 train numbers on once in week basis. The train passes through Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. It starts from at 20:10 on Tuesday and reaches at 12:00 on Friday. During its journey the train travels through major cities like Guwahati, Siliguri, Malda, Rampurhat, Kolkata, Kharagpur, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Chennai, Vellore, Salem, Erode and Coimbatore. It holds the record of 8th longest running train of Indian Railways that covers 3492 km. (as of 2022). Routing The 12515 / 16 Silchar–Coimbatore Superfast Express runs through the following states and railway stations: ASSAM # (Starts) # # New Haflong # # Hojai # # # # # # Kokrajhar BIHAR # Kisha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paharia Express
The 15721 / 15722 Paharia Express is an express train connecting Indian cities Siliguri and Digha. This is the first direct train service originating from New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri) to Digha. This train connects North and South of West Bengal touching Bihar and West Bengal state capital Kolkata. This train runs on the Kolkata–Siliguri route. The meaning of word "Paharia" is ''The people of the hills''. This train was inaugurated by the then Railway Minister India and now Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee on 5 October 2009. Accommodations This train comprises 1 Composite A+3A 1 AC 3-Tiers, 8 Sleeper class, 4 Unreserved General Compartment & 2 Luggage/Parcel cum Brake van which is provided with the Guard's cabin. Total coach composition is 16. Traction The train is hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Digha to New Jalpaiguri and vice versa. Reverse The train reverses at Howrah Junction Time table * 15721 Digha–New Jalpaiguri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saraighat Express
The ''12345 / 12346 Saraighat SF Express'' is a daily Superfast Express train which runs between Howrah Junction, Kolkata (West Bengal) and (Assam), via Barddhaman, Rampurhat, in Siliguri, North Bengal. 'Saraighat SF Express is one of the fastest trains that connects Kolkata to the North East, and gets high priority end to end.' Coach composition This train has 22 LHB coaches. Howrah to Guwahati Guwahati to Howrah Please note that one of the rakes of this train has the exact opposite coach composition of what is mentioned. Timings * 12345 – leaves Howrah Junction daily at 16:05 IST and reaches Guwahati the next morning 10:05 IST * 12346 – leaves Guwahati daily at 12:20 IST and reaches Howrah Junction the next morning 5:30 IST Traction The train is hauled by a WAP-7 The Indian locomotive class WAP-7 is a class of 25 kV AC electric locomotives that was developed in 1999 by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) for Indian Railways. The model name stands for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamrup Express
Kamrup Express is a daily Express train which connects Kolkata, the capital of the state of West Bengal with Dibrugarh, a major tea manufacturing town in upper Assam. The name Kamrup is derived from the Kamrup district, one of the List of districts of Assam, 35 administrative regions of the Assam, State of Assam. The train is operated by the Northeast Frontier Railway zone, North East Frontier Railway zone of Indian Railways and has two dedicated services, namely 15959 / 15960 via Guwahati and 15961 / 15962 via Rangapara North. Schedule and services 15959 / 15960 Dibrugarh - Howrah Kamrup Express (Via Guwahati) The 15959 service departs from Howrah at 1830 hrs (except Monday and Friday) and arrives in Dibrugarh on the third day at 0400 hrs, traversing a distance of 1532 km at an average speed of 46 km/h in 33 hrs 30 min. The return train, which is 15960 departs Dibrugarh at 2015 hrs (except Monday and Thursday) and arrives at Howrah on the third day at 0510 hrs. The service ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darjeeling Mail
The 12343 / 12344 Darjeeling Mail is one of the oldest running legendary trains in India which connects Kolkata with New Jalpaiguri via Barddhaman, Malda Town and Kishanganj. This is a major train for Kolkata–Siliguri route. It is also the first train to run with AC electric loco Howrah/Sealdah WAP-7 in Sealdah to New Jalpaiguri . History Run via East Bengal During the British period all connections to North Bengal were through East Bengal. From 1878, the railway route from Kolkata, then called Calcutta, to Siliguri was in two laps. The first lap was a long journey along the Eastern Bengal State Railway from Calcutta Station (later renamed Sealdah) to Damookdeah Ghat on the southern bank of the Padma River. The passengers would then avail a ferry across the river. The second lap of the journey was a metre-gauge line of the North Bengal Railway that linked Saraghat on the northern bank of the Padma to Siliguri. Later the long Hardinge Bridge across the Padma came ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
