Barmer–Guwahati Express Explained

Barmer-Guwahati Express
Type:Express
Operator:Northeast Frontier Railway
Start: (BME)
Stops:31
End: (GHY)
Distance:2543km (1,580miles)
Journeytime:50hrs
Frequency:Bi-weekly
Class:AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:15631 / 15632
Speed:51km/h average including halts

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 basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 15631/Barmer - Guwahati Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 2454 km in 50 hrs. 15632/Guwahati - Barmer Express has an average speed of 53 km/h and covers 2454 km in 46 hrs 30 mins.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are :

Coach composite

The train consists rake of 22 LHB coaches :

Traction

As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Loco Shed based WDP-4 / WDP-4B / WDP-4D diesel locomotives from Barmer upto Agra Fort handing over to a Jhansi Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive for the remainder of the journey until Guwahati.

Rake sharing

The train is attached to 15633/15634 Bikaner - Guwahati Express at Merta Road Junction.

See also

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Notes and References

  1. http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/barmer-guwahati-express-tragedy-averted-barmer-railway-station-passengers-railway-authorities-level-crossings/1/259361.html Train without engine travels 20 km in Barmer
  2. http://www.ibtimes.co.in/bihar-1-injured-2-coaches-guwahati-bikaner-express-derails-659231 Bihar: AC coach of Guwahati-Bikaner Express derails after hitting truck
  3. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/19-trains-to-temporarily-stop-at-different-stations/articleshow/48875480.cms 19 trains to temporarily stop at different station