The 15483 / 15484 Sikkim Mahananda Express is an

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train connecting the cities of

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and

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. This is a direct train origination from

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areas. The name of the train is derived from the

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, which runs through

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, Eastern

and Bangladesh. As the entire route is not electrified, the train runs with both an electric and diesel

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. Usually the train gets a

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from the Siliguri Diesel Loco Shed for the non-electrified territory and a

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electric locomotive in the electrified section.

History

The train when introduced used to run from to Delhi as train number(s) 983/984. This train was later extended to

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with train number(s) 4083/4084. Finally the train was extended to Alipurduar Junction.

Route and halts

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Hasimara Hasimara is a town in Alipurduar district of West Bengal state, India near the border with Bhutan, in the eastern Sivalik Hills. It is located at 26° 45' N latitude and 89° 21' E longitude at an altitude of 109 metres above sea level and has a ...

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based

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electric locomotive from Old Delhi to Alipurduar Junction and vice versa.

Trivia

In a rare occurrence Sikkim Mahananda Express crosses the

five times. The train is named after this river.

Train schedule

Train No.15484 leaves Delhi (DLI) at 07:35 AM and reach to the destined stop Alipurduar Junction (APDJ) at 08:20 PM on day after another. Train No.15483 leaves Alipurduar Junction (APDJ) at 10:30 AM and reach to the destined stop Delhi (DLI) at 09:45 PM on day after another. During the journey of approximately 38 hours the train goes via 56 stations before reaching its destination.

Accommodations

This train comprises 1 first AC -Tiers+3-Tiers 10 AC 3-Tiers, 4 Sleeper class, 2Unreserved General Compartment, 1 Pantry car & 1 Luggage/Parcel and engine generator car is provided with the Guards' cabin. Total coach composition is 24.

Incidents

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References

External links

Indian Railway Website

Mahananda Express Forum at Indian Rail Info

Indian Railway Fan ClubList of All Indian Trains
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