Ranchi–Kamakhya Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 6 February 2002 |
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Ranchi Junction (RNC) Kamakhya Junction (KYQ) |
| Stops | 25 |
| Distance travelled | 1,191 km (740 mi) |
| Average journey time | 27 hours |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 15661/15662 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Observation facilities | LHB coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 44 km/h (27 mph) |
Ranchi–Kamakhya Express is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Ranchi Junction in Jharkhand and Kamakhya Junction 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
WEST BENGAL
- Asansol Junction
- Durgapur
- Siuri
- Sainthia Junction
- Rampurhat
- New Farakka Junction
- Malda Town
- New Jalpaiguri Junction
- Siliguri Junction
- Malbazar Junction
- Binnaguri Junction
- Hasimara Railway Station
- Alipurduar Junction
BIHAR
ASSAM
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 Ranchi to New Jalpaiguri, From New Jalpaiguri to Kamakhya 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:
- 1 AC II Tier coach
- 10 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General coaches
- 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
The train doesn't have Pantry Car Coach, but On board Catering services and E-Catering Services are available.
References
External links
- 15661/Ranchi - Kamakhya Express India Rail Info
- 15662/Kamakhya - Ranchi Express India Rail Info