Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Guwahati Express Explained

Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Guwahati Express
Type:Express
Operator:Northeast Frontier Railway zone
Stops:53
Distance:2736km (1,700miles)
Journeytime:53 hours
Frequency:Bi-Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:yes
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:15647 / 15648
Speed:50km/h

The 15647/48 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Guwahati Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 15647 from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Guwahati and as train number 15648 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal & Assam.[1]

Coaches

The 15647 / 48 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Guwahati Express has one AC 2-tier, four AC 3-tier, 12 sleeper class, three general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It carries a pantry car.[2]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 15647 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Guwahati Express covers the distance of 2732km (1,698miles) in 53 hours 00 mins (52 km/h) and in 53 hours 00 mins as the 15648 Guwahati–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express (52 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 15647 / 48 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Guwahati Express runs from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus via,,,,,,, to Guwahati.

Traction

WAP-7 Locomotive of Electric Loco Shed, Kalyan hauls the train from to .

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.prabhatkhabar.com/news/katihar/story/930899.html
  2. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Fire-in-Itarsi-station-cabin-train-traffic-takes-a-hit/articleshow/47716624.cms