| Sikkim Mahananda Express | |
| Type: | Mail/Express |
| Locale: | West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi |
| Operator: | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Start: | (APDJ) |
| Stops: | 52 |
| End: | Old Delhi (DLI) |
| Distance: | 1666km (1,035miles) |
| Journeytime: | 35 hrs 15 mins |
| Frequency: | Daily |
| Trainnumber: | 15483 / 15484 |
| Class: | AC first, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Baggage: | Available |
| Catering: | Available |
| Observation: | Large windows |
| Stock: | LHB coach |
| Gauge: | broad gauge |
| Speed: | 47km/h |
The 15483 / 15484 Sikkim Mahananda Express is an Indian Express train connecting the cities of Old Delhi and Alipurduar.This is a direct train origination from Old Delhi to . The train connects the Eastern and Northern regions, as well as parts of India in the Bihar & Uttar Pradesh areas.
The name of the train is derived from the Mahananda River, which runs through North Bengal, Eastern Bihar and Bangladesh.[1]
As the entire route is not electrified, the train runs with both an electric and diesel locomotive. Usually the train gets a WDP-4/WDP-4B from the Siliguri Diesel Loco Shed for the non-electrified territory and a WAP-4 electric locomotive in the electrified section.
The train when introduced used to run from to Delhi as train number(s) 983/984. This train was later extended to New Jalpaiguri with train number(s) 4083/4084. Finally the train was extended to Alipurduar Junction.[2]
The important stops of this train are;
Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Old Delhi to Alipurduar Junction and vice versa.
In a rare occurrence Sikkim Mahananda Express crosses the Mahananda River five times. The train is named after this river.
Train No.15484 leaves Delhi (DLI) at 07:35 AM and reach to the destined stop Alipurduar Junction (APDJ) at 08:20 PM on day after another.Train No.15483 leaves Alipurduar Junction (APDJ) at 10:30 AM and reach to the destined stop Delhi (DLI) at 09:45 PM on day after another.During the journey of approximately 38 hours the train goes via 56 stations before reaching its destination.[3]
This train comprises 1 first AC [2-Tiers+3-Tiers], 10 AC 3-Tiers, 4 Sleeper class, 2Unreserved General Compartment, 1 Pantry car & 1 Luggage/Parcel and engine generator car is provided with the Guards' cabin.Total coach composition is 24.