Naharlagun–Guwahati Shatabdi Express Explained

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Naharlagun-Guwahati
Shatabdi Express
Type:Shatabdi Express
Locale:Arunachal Pradesh, Assam
Operator:Northeast Frontier Railway
Start: (NHLN)
Stops:7
End: (GHY)
Distance:332km (206miles)
Journeytime:06 hours
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC Chair Car
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Catering:Yes
Observation:Large windows
Entertainment:No
Baggage:Overhead racks
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:12087 / 12088
Speed:75km/h, including halts

Naharlagun–Guwahati Shatabdi Express is a Shatabdi Express category type of service belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between and in India.[1]

It operates as train number 12087 from Naharlagun to Guwahati and as train number 12088 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Coaches

The 12085/ 86 Naharlagun–Guwahati Shatabdi Express presently has 6 AC Chair Car and 2 End-on Generator coaches. It does not carry a pantry car but being a Shatabdi-category train, catering is arranged on board the train.

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 12087 / 12088 Naharlagun–Guwahati Shatabdi Express covers the distance of 332 kilometres in 06 hours 00 mins in both directions.

The average speed of the train is 55 km/h.

Routing

The 12087 / 88 Naharlagun–Guwahati Shatabdi Express runs from Naharlagun via, to Guwahati.

Being a Shatabdi-class train, it returns to its originating station Naharlagun on next day and also it shares rakes with 12085/86 Guwahati–Dibrugarh Shatabdi Express

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.financialexpress.com/industry/railway-minister-suresh-prabhu-flags-off-naharlagun-guwahati-shatabdi-express-lays-foundation-of-murkongselek-pasighat-broad-gauge-line/657883/