Dullabcherra–Badarpur Passenger Explained

55689/UP/Dullabcherra - Badarpur Passenger
Type:Passenger
Locale:Assam (Barak Valley)
First:Fri Mar 31, 2017
Operator:Northeast Frontier Railway
Ridership:585 approx.
Start: (DLCR)
Stops:14
End: (BPB)
Distance:71km (44miles)
Journeytime:3 hours 45 mins
Frequency:Tri-weekly
Class:General (6)SLR (1)
Seating:Available
Sleeping:Not Available
Autorack:Not Available
Catering:✕ Pantry Car✕ On-board Catering✕ E-Catering
Observation:Windows
Baggage:Under Seat & Upper rakes
Stock:ICF rakes
Gauge:BG
El:Not Available
Train Number:55689
Speed:19 Kmph

Dullabcherra Badarpur Passenger is a passenger train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone of Indian Railways that runs between Dullabcherra and Badarpur Junction. It is currently being operated with 55689 train number on tri-weekly basis.[1] [2] [3] The train makes its main halt at Karimganj Junction for 25 minutes & the loco/rake reversals also takes place here. The train runs with SGUJ/WDP-4D.

Average speed and frequency

The 55689/Dullavcherra Badarpur Passenger runs with an average speed of 19 km/h and completes 71 km in 3h 45m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with average speed of 19 kmph. The train consists of 7 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Guwahati Loco Shed based WDM 3A diesel locomotive from Dullabcherra to Badarpur and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 55687/55688 Dullabcherra–Silchar Fast Passenger.

Direction reversal

Train reverses its direction 1 time:

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1109&did=14909594003860F76A2E5C3D63A8276610402606745E2.web91 The last MG section of Northeast converted into BG
  2. http://morungexpress.com/entire-ne-converted-bg-line-nfr/ Entire NE converted into BG line: NFR
  3. http://www.easternpanorama.in/index.php/cover-story/3139-railway-transport Strengthening railway infrastructure and boosting connectivity in North East