The 15633 / 15634 Bikaner–Guwahati Express is an
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train belonging to
Northeast Frontier Railway zone
The Northeast Frontier Railway (abbreviated NFR) is one of the Zones and divisions of Indian Railways, 19 railway zones of the Indian Railways. It is headquartered in Maligaon, Guwahati in the state of Assam, and responsible for operation and e ...
that runs between in
Rajasthan
Rajasthan (; Literal translation, lit. 'Land of Kings') is a States and union territories of India, state in northwestern India. It covers or 10.4 per cent of India's total geographical area. It is the List of states and union territories of ...
and in
Assam
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in India. It is currently being operated with 15633/15634 train numbers on weekly basis.
Service
*15633 Bikaner–Guwahati Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 2314 km in 48h 25m.
*15634 Guwahati–Bikaner Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 2314 km in 44h 25m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
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UTTAR PRADESH:
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Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
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New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri)
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Coach composition
The train consists of 22 coaches:
* 6 AC III Tier
* 2 AC II Tier
* 7 Sleeper coaches
* 4 General
* 1 Pantry car
* 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
Traction
As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a
Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed-based
WDP-4
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WDP-4B
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 Locomotiv ...
/
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 ...
diesel locomotive up to and is then transferred to a
Jhansi Loco Shed-based
WAP-4
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electric locomotive for the remainder of the journey until Guwahati, and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train is attached to 15631/15632
Barmer–Guwahati Express
The 15631 / 15632 Barmer-Guwahati Express is an express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Barmer in Rajasthan and Guwahati in Assam. It is currently being operated with 15631/15632 train numbers on bi-weekly ...
at .
Reversal
The train reverses its direction once:
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Accident
On January 13, 2022,
Bikaner Guwahati Express got derailed between
New Domohani and
New Maynaguri railway station near
Jalpaiguri
Jalpaiguri (), is a city in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Jalpaiguri district as well as of the Jalpaiguri division of West Bengal, covering the jurisdiction of the five districts of North Bengal. The city is ...
in
West Bengal
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at around 5 pm IST.
See also
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Bikaner Junction railway station
Bikaner railway station is located in Bikaner district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It serves Bikaner. Bikaner is headquarters of Bikaner railway division.
The railway station
Bikaner railway station is at an elevation of and was assig ...
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Guwahati railway station
Guwahati Railway Station (Station code: GHY) is located in the heart of the city of Guwahati, Assam. It is the first fully solar-operated railway station in India. It has been rated as A1-category station. Just behind the Guwahati Railway Stat ...
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Barmer–Guwahati Express
The 15631 / 15632 Barmer-Guwahati Express is an express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Barmer in Rajasthan and Guwahati in Assam. It is currently being operated with 15631/15632 train numbers on bi-weekly ...
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Mainaguri train accident
Mainaguri is a town and a municipality in the Jalpaiguri Sadar subdivision of the Jalpaiguri district in the state of West Bengal, India. The town is located on the banks of the Jarda River. It is known as the "Gateway of the Dooars" and is a r ...
- On 13 January 2022, Bikaner–Guwahati Express train derailed near
Mainaguri
Mainaguri is a town and a municipality in the Jalpaiguri Sadar subdivision of the Jalpaiguri district in the state of West Bengal, India. The town is located on the banks of the Jarda River. It is known as the "Gateway of the Dooars" and is a ...
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Jalpaiguri district
Jalpaiguri district () is a district of the Indian state of West Bengal. The district was established in 1869 during British Raj. The headquarters of the district are in the city of Jalpaiguri, which is also the divisional headquarters of Ja ...
,
West Bengal
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Notes
References
External links
15633/Bikaner–Guwahati ExpressIndia Rail Info
15634/Guwahati–Bikaner ExpressIndia Rail Info
Transport in Guwahati
Transport in Bikaner
Rail transport in Rajasthan
Rail transport in Bihar
Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh
Rail transport in West Bengal
Rail transport in Assam
Express trains in India
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