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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Sikkim Mahananda Express<br />
| image = Ministry of Railways India.svg<br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br />
| status = <br />
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1989|05|05}}<br />
| last =<br />
| locale = [[West Bengal]], [[Bihar]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Delhi]]<br />
| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|Northeast Frontier Railway]]<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Alipurduar}} (APDJ)<br />
| stops = 52<br />
| end = [[Delhi Junction railway station|Old Delhi]] (DLI)<br />
| distance= {{convert|1666|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 35 hrs 15 mins<br />
| frequency = Daily<br />
| trainnumber = 15483 / 15484<br />
| class = AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved <br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack = <br />
| baggage = Available<br />
| catering = Available<br />
| observation = Large windows<br />
| otherfacilities = Below the seats <br />
| stock = [[LHB coach]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}<br>[[broad gauge]]<br />
| speed = {{convert|47|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.<br />
| map = [[File:Mahananda Express (Alipurdaur - Delhi) route map.png|250px]]<br />
}}<br />
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The 15483 / 15484 '''Sikkim Mahananda Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|express]] train connecting the cities of [[Delhi]] and [[Alipurduar]].<br />
This is a direct train origination from [[Delhi Junction railway station|Old Delhi]] to {{stnlnk|Alipurduar Junction}}. <br />
The train connects the [[East India|Eastern]] and [[North India|Northern]] regions, as well as parts of India in the [[Bihar]] & [[Uttar Pradesh]] areas.<br />
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The name of the train is derived from the [[Mahananda River]], which runs through [[North Bengal]], Eastern [[Bihar]] and Bangladesh.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia| url = http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/357914/Mahananda-River |title = Mahananda River| encyclopedia= Encyclopædia Britannica|accessdate = 2013-05-22 }}</ref><br />
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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 [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]] electric locomotive in the electrified section.<br />
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On 16 February 2026, the Sikkim Mahananda Express was flagged off from {{rws|Sivok}} railway station in [[Sevoke]] town<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-16 |title=Sikkim Mahananda Express: যোগাযোগে বিপ্লব রেলের! সেবক থেকে প্রথম চালু হল দূরপাল্লার ট্রেন সিকিম মহানন্দা এক্সপ্রেস |url=https://indiahood.in/news/west-bengal/sikkim-mahananda-express-service-started-from-sevoke-bkm-16-02/354557/ |access-date=2026-02-17 |language=en-US}}</ref>for the first time, marking the station’s first long-distance express service.<br />
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The extension is expected to improve direct rail connectivity between the Darjeeling–Dooars region of North Bengal and Delhi via Alipurduar.<br />
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==History==<br />
The train when introduced used to run from {{stnlnk|Katihar Junction}} 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.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.irfca.org/docs/old-numbers.html |title = Old Train Number| publisher= IRFCA|accessdate = 2013-05-22 }}</ref><br />
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==Route and halts==<br />
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The important stops of this train are;<br />
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#'''{{stnlnk|Delhi Junction}}'''<br />
#{{stnlnk|Ghaziabad Junction}}<br />
#{{stnlnk|Aligarh Junction}}<br />
#{{rws|Tundla Junction}}<br />
#{{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}}<br />
#{{stnlnk|Prayagraj Junction}}<br />
#[[Mughalsarai Junction|Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction]]<br />
#{{stnlnk|Buxar}}<br />
#{{rws|Ara Junction}}<br />
#{{stnlnk|Patna Junction}}<br />
#{{rws|Bakhtiyarpur Junction}}<br />
#{{rws|Mokama}}<br />
#[[New Barauni Junction]]<br />
#{{rws|Begusarai}}<br />
#{{rws|Khagaria Junction}}<br />
#{{rws|Mansi Junction}}<br />
#{{rws|Naugachia}}<br />
#{{stnlnk|Katihar Junction}}<br />
#{{rws|Azamnagar Road}}<br />
#{{rws|Barsoi Junction}}<br />
#{{rws|Dalkhola}}<br />
#{{stnlnk|Kishanganj}}<br />
#{{stnlnk|Aluabari Road Junction}}<br />
#{{rws|Thakurganj}}<br />
#[[Galgalia]]<br />
#{{rws|Naxalbari}}<br />
#{{rws|Bagdogra}}<br />
#{{stnlnk|Siliguri Junction}} (Loco reversal)<br />
#{{rws|Sivok}}<br />
#{{stnlnk|New Mal Junction}}<br />
#{{rws|Nagrakata}}<br />
#{{rws|Binnaguri}}<br />
#{{rws|Dalgaon}}<br />
#{{rws|Hasimara}}<br />
# '''{{stnlnk|Alipurduar Junction}}'''<br />
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==Traction==<br />
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from Old Delhi to Alipurduar Junction and vice versa.<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
In a rare occurrence Sikkim Mahananda Express crosses the [[Mahananda River]] five times. The train is named after this river.<br />
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==Train schedule==<br />
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.<br />
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.<br />
During the journey of approximately 38 hours the train goes via 56 stations before reaching its destination.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://runningstatus.in/status/15483-today | title=Mahananda Express/15483 Live Train Running Status}}</ref><br />
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==Accommodations==<br />
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.<br />
Total coach composition is 24.<br />
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==Incidents==<br />
* {{cite web| url = http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/UttarPradesh/Goons-test-guns-on-train-kill-ticket-inspector/Article1-966718.aspx | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130629104604/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/UttarPradesh/Goons-test-guns-on-train-kill-ticket-inspector/Article1-966718.aspx | url-status = dead | archive-date = 29 June 2013 |title = Goons test guns on train kill Chief Ticket Inspector in Ghaziabad| work= Hindustan Times|accessdate = 2012-12-01 }}<br />
* {{cite web| url = http://www.indianexpress.com/news/crowd-torches-mahananda-express-in-hathras/523602/ |title = Crowd torches Mahananda Express in Hathras| work= The Indian Express| date=October 2009 |accessdate = 2009-10-01 }}<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[New Jalpaiguri–New Delhi Superfast Express]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.indianrail.gov.in Indian Railway Website]<br />
* [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/blog/sikkim-mahananda-express-15483-apdj-to-dli/1568/449/349 Mahananda Express Forum at Indian Rail Info]<br />
* [http://www.irfca.org/ Indian Railway Fan Club]<br />
*[http://indianrailpnr.in/train-list.php List of All Indian Trains]<br />
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