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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Bikaner - Guwahati Express<br />
| image = <br />
| image_width = <br />
| caption = <br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br />
| locale = [[Assam]], [[West Bengal]], [[Bihar]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Rajasthan]]<br />
| first = <br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway Zone|Northeast Frontier Railways]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{rws|Bikaner}} ('''BKN''')<br />
| stops = 30<br />
| end = {{rws|Guwahati}} ('''GHY''')<br />
| distance = {{convert|2315|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 48h 25m<br />
| frequency = Bi-weekly {{efn|Runs two days in a week for every direction.}}<br />
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved<br />
| seating = No<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack =<br />
| catering = Available<br />
| observation = <br />
| entertainment = <br />
| baggage = Below the seats<br />
| otherfacilities= <br />
| stock = [[ICF Coaches]]<br />
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| el =<br />
| trainnumber = 25631 / 25632<br />
| speed = {{cvt|48|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts<br />
| map =<br />
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}}<br />
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The 25631 / 25632 '''Bikaner - Guwahati Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]] that runs between [[Bikaner Junction railway station|Bikaner Junction]] in [[Rajasthan]] and [[Guwahati railway station|Guwahati]] in [[Assam]] in India. It is currently being operated with 25631/25632 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/barmer-guwahati-express-tragedy-averted-barmer-railway-station-passengers-railway-authorities-level-crossings/1/259361.html Train without engine travels 20 km in Barmer]</ref><ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/bihar-1-injured-2-coaches-guwahati-bikaner-express-derails-659231 Bihar: AC coach of Guwahati-Bikaner Express derails after hitting truck]</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/19-trains-to-temporarily-stop-at-different-stations/articleshow/48875480.cms 19 trains to temporarily stop at different station]</ref><br />
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== Service==<br />
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The 25631 '''Bikaner - Guwahati Express''' has an average speed of 48&nbsp;km/hr and covers 2314&nbsp;km in 48h 25m. 25632 '''Guwahati - Bikaner Express''' has an average speed of 52&nbsp;km/hr and covers 2314&nbsp;km in 44h 25m.<br />
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== Route & Halts ==<br />
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The important halts of the train are :<br />
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* '''{{rws|Bikaner}}'''<br />
* {{rws|Nokha}}<br />
* {{rws|Nagaur}}<br />
* {{rws|Merta Road Junction}}<br />
* {{rws|Jaipur Junction}}<br />
* {{rws|Bharatpur Junction}}<br />
* {{rws|Agra Fort}}<br />
* {{rws|Tundla Junction}}<br />
* {{rws|Kanpur Central}}<br />
* {{rws|Allahabad Junction}}<br />
* {{rws|Mughalsarai Junction}}<br />
* {{rws|Patna Junction}}<br />
* {{rws|Barauni Junction}}<br />
* {{rws|Katihar Junction}}<br />
* {{rws|New Jalpaiguri}}<br />
* {{rws|New Cooch Behar}}<br />
* {{rws|New Alipurduar}}<br />
* {{rws|Barpeta Road}}<br />
* {{rws|Rangiya}}<br />
* {{rws|Kamakhya}}<br />
* '''{{rws|Guwahati}}'''<br />
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==Coach composite==<br />
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The train consists of 18 coaches :<br />
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* 1 AC III Tier<br />
* 5 Sleeper Coaches<br />
* 2 General<br />
* 1 Pantry Car<br />
* 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van<br />
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==Traction==<br />
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As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by an [[Diesel Loco Shed, Abu Road|Abu Road Diesel Loco Shed]] based [[WDM 3A]] locomotive from {{rws|Bikaner}} to {{rws|Merta Road Junction}}. From {{rws|Merta Road Junction}}, it is hauled by a [[Bhagat Ki Kothi railway station|Bhagat Ki Kothi]] Diesel Loco Shed based [[WDP 4]] / [[WDP 4|WDP 4B]] / [[WDP 4|WDP 4D]] locomotive upto {{rws|Agra Fort}} and then handing over to a [[Mughalsarai Junction|Mughalsarai]] based [[WAP 4]] locomotive power the train until {{rws|Katihar Junction}}. From {{rws|Katihar Junction}} it is hauled by a [[New Guwahati railway station|New Guwahati]] based [[WDM 3A]] twins locomotive for the remainder of the journey until {{rws|Guwahati}} and vice versa.<br />
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== Rake Sharing ==<br />
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The train is attached to 15631/15632 [[Barmer - Guwahati Express]] at {{rws|Merta Road Junction}}.<br />
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== Direction Reversal==<br />
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Train Reverses its direction 1 times:<br />
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* {{rws|Merta Road Junction}}<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Bikaner Junction railway station]]<br />
* [[Guwahati railway station]]<br />
* [[Barmer - Guwahati Express]]<br />
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== Notes ==<br />
{{notelist}}<br />
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== References ==<br />
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{{reflist}}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/218 25631/Bikaner - Guwahati Express]<br />
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/12509 25632/Guwahati - Bikaner Express]<br />
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{{Railways in Eastern India}}<br />
{{Railways in Western India}}<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Bikaner - Guwahati Express}}<br />
[[Category:Transport in Guwahati]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Bikaner]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Assam]]<br />
[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
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