Puri–Kamakhya Weekly Express (via Adra) is an

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train belonging to

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that runs between in

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and in

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, via , ,

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. It is currently being operated with 15639/15640 train numbers on a weekly basis.

Speed

15639/ Puri–Kamakhya Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 1520 km in 31h 10m. On the other hand, 15640/ Kamakhya–Puri Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 1520 km in 32h 15m.

Route and halts

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Coach composition

The train has standard

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. The rakes are maintained by Northeast Frontier Railways. This train consists of 20 coaches that include: * 1 AC II Tier (2A) * 5 AC III Tier (3A) * 10 Sleeper class coaches (SL) * 2 General Unreserved * 2 EOG

Direction reversal

During its journey, this train reverses its direction once at

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Traction

As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Howrah Electric Loco Shed-based

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Electric locomotive from Puri to Kamakhya Junction and vice versa.

Rake maintenance and sharing

The train is maintained by

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. It shares its rake with 15643/15644

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References

External links

15639/Puri - Kamakhya Express (via Adra)
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