Guwahati–Rajendra Nagar Capital Express Explained

Capital Express
Type:Express
Operator:East Central Railway zone
Start: (RJPB)
Stops:9
End: (GHY)
Distance:949km (590miles)
Journey Time:22h 45m
Frequency:Four days
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering
Observation:ICF coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:2
Trainnumber:13245/13246
Speed:42km/h, including halts

The Guwahati–Rajendra Nagar Capital Express is an Express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently operated with 13245/13246 train numbers four days per week.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 13247/Capital Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 949 km in 22h 45m. The 13248/Capital Express has an average speed of 40 km/h and covers 949 km in 24h.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 21 coaches:

Traction

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

Rake sharing

Train shares its rake with 13245/13246 Capital Express.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://m.indiatoday.in/story/patna-guwahati-capital-express-derailment-railways-probe-ordered/1/829098.html Railway orders probe into Patna-Guwahati Capital Express derailment, 3 suspended
  2. http://www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1071&did=1479802660807167884452DF1FC266FE0305BDA8D6459.web107 Railway stops train movement over Dooars section to save elephant
  3. Web site: NFR train services resume . 16 July 2017 . 23 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190123223240/http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/mdetails.asp?id=feb2516%2Fcity057 . dead .