Ranchi–Kamakhya Express Explained

Ranchi–Kamakhya Express
Type:Express
Operator:Northeast Frontier Railway
Start: (RNC)
Stops:25
End: (KYQ)
Distance:1191km (740miles)
Journeytime:27 hours
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Yes
Observation:LHB coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:Available
Stock:2
Trainnumber:15661/15662

Ranchi–Kamakhya Express is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting in Jharkhand and in Assam. It is currently being operated with 15661/15662 train numbers once in week basis.[1] [2] The train passes through Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam.

Service

The 15661/Ranchi–Kamakhya Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 1191 km in 27 hrs. 15662/Kamakhya–Ranchi Express has an average speed of 45 km/h and covers 1191 km in 26 hrs 25 mins.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are :

JHARKHAND

  1. (Starts)
        1. Chandrapura Dhanbad
  2. Pakur railway station

WEST BENGAL

        1. New Farakka Junction
  1. Malbazar Junction
  2. Binnaguri Junction
  3. Hasimara Railway Station

BIHAR

  1. Barsoi
  2. Kishanganj

ASSAM

  1. Goalpara
  2. (Ends)

Traction

Ranchi Kamakhya Express is hauled by an Asansol Electric Loco Shed-based WAG-5/WAP-4 or Howrah Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-4 from to, From to the train is hauled by Siliguri Diesel Loco Shed-based WDM-3A/WDP-4D/WDP-4 Locomotive .

Coach composition

The train consists of 22 coaches:

The train doesn't have Pantry Car Coach, but On board Catering services and E-Catering Services are available.

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20160915183957/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160915/jsp/frontpage/story_108287.jsp#.WL6hN_mGPIU Train selfie claims athlete
  2. http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/dhanbad-junior-state-level-athlete-dies-after-hitting-pole-on-moving-train-3031235/ Junior state-level athlete dies after hitting pole on moving train