Guwahati–Ledo Intercity Express Explained

Guwahati–Ledo Intercity Express
Type:	Express
Operator:	Northeast Frontier Railway zone
Start:	(GHY)
Stops:	33
End:	(LEDO)
Distance:	571km (355miles)
Journeytime:	14 hours 35 minutes
Frequency:	Daily
Class:	Sleeper class, AC 3 Tier, AC 2 Tier, Unreserved
Seating:	Yes
Sleeping:	Yes
Catering:	No
Entertainment:	No
Stock:	ICF coach
Trainnumber:	15603/15604

Guwahati–Ledo Intercity Express is an intercity train of the Indian Railways connecting in Guwahati and Ledo on eastern end of Assam. It is currently being operated with 15603/15604 train numbers on a daily basis.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Service

The 15603/Guwahati–Ledo Intercity Express has an average speed of 40 km/h and covers 578 km in 14 hrs 20 mins. 15604/Ledo–Guwahati Intercity Express has an average speed of 53 km/h and covers 578 km in 14 hrs 35 mins.

Coach composition

The train consists of 13 coaches :

• 1 AC II Tier
• 1 AC III Tier
• 4 Sleeper coaches
• 3 Second Class sitting
• 4 General
• 1 Luggage/parcel van

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a New Guwahati shed's WDP-4D diesel locomotive.

External links

• 15603/Guwahati–Ledo Intercity Express
• 15604/Ledo–Guwahati Intercity Express

Notes and References

1. http://www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=721&did=1410940631609DB0A38795B11665536CFFA62EB89CCFB.web91 Intercity Express to stop at Namtiali station on experimental basis
2. http://www.sentinelassam.com/cachar/story.php?sec=2&subsec=12&id=298594&dtP=2017-02-16&ppr=1 NF Railway awards trackmen for averting accident
3. http://www.easternmirrornagaland.com/railway-honours-two-trackmen-for-averting-accident/ Railway honours two trackmen for averting accident