Bikaner–Guwahati Express Explained

Bikaner–Guwahati Express
Type:Express
Locale:Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan
First:20 July 2002
Operator:Northeast Frontier Railway
Start: (BKN)
Stops:30
End: (GHY)
Distance:2315km (1,438miles)
Journeytime:48h 25m
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Baggage:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:15633 / 15634
Speed: average including halts

The 15633 / 15634 Bikaner–Guwahati Express is an Express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between in Rajasthan and in Assam in India. It is currently being operated with 15633/15634 train numbers on weekly basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

RAJASTHAN:

  1. (originates)

UTTAR PRADESH:

  1. Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction

BIHAR:

WEST BENGAL:

    1. New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri)

ASSAM:

  1. (terminates)

Coach composition

The train consists of 18 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 locomotive up to and is then transferred to a Jhansi Loco Shed-based WAP-4 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 at .

Reversal

The train reverses its direction once:

Accident

See main article: Bikaner–Guwahati Express derailment. On January 13, 2022, Bikaner Guwahati Express got derailed between New Domohani and New Maynaguri railway station near Jalpaiguri in West Bengal at around 5 pm IST.[4] [5]

See also

External links

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
  4. Web site: Breaking news live updates: Death toll rises to 5 in Bikaner-Guwahati train accident. timesofindia.com.
  5. Web site: Death toll rises to 7 as Bikaner-Guwahati Express train derails in Bengal's Jalpaiguri. indiatoday.in.
  6. News: Bikaner-Guwahati Express train derails in Bengal, 3 dead . 13 January 2022 . The Indian Express . indianexpress.com . 13 January 2022.