Alipurduar–Silghat Town Rajya Rani Express Explained

Rajya Rani Express
Type:Rajya Rani Express[1]
Locale:Assam & West Bengal
Operator:Northeast Frontier Railways
Start: (APDJ)
Stops:26
End:Silghat Town (SHTT)
Distance:560km (350miles)
Journeytime:16 hours 40 mins
Frequency:Daily
Class:General Unreserved, Sleeper class
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:ICF coach
Trainnumber:15417 / 15418
Speed:34km/h average including halts

The 15417 / 15418 Rajya Rani Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between and Silghat Town in India.This train is a part of Rajya Rani Express series from West Bengal & Assam state.

It operates as train number 15417 from Alipurduar Junction to Silghat Town and as train number 15418 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal & Assam.[2]

Coaches

The 15417 / 18 Rajya Rani Express has one sleeper class, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.[3]

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 15417 Alipurduar Junction–Silghat Rajya Rani Express covers the distance of 560km (350miles) in 17 hours 55 mins (31 km/h) and in 15 hours 10 mins as the 15418 Silghat–Alipurduar Junction Rajya Rani Express (37 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is less than 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fares doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 15417/15418 Rajya Rani Express runs from

Traction

As the route is not electrified, a -based WDM-3D / WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rajya Rani Express to Connect State Capitals With Important Cities of Those States. Government of India. Press Information Bureau. 25 February 2011.
  2. http://www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=733&did=1411995440476F9602B78EB9CF5DF1129B6E3B395E658.web91
  3. http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/mdetails.asp?id=jul1116/city054