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| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]]
| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Guwahati}} ('''GHY''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Guwahati}} (GHY)
| stops = 8
| stops = 8
| end = {{rws|Dimapur}} ('''DMV''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Dimapur}} (DMV)
| distance = {{convert|256|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|256|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 6h 15m   
| journey time = 6h 15m   
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering =  On-board Catering <br> E-Catering
| catering =  On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = [[ICF Coaches]]
| observation = [[ICF coaches]]
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 15665/15666  
| trainnumber = 15665/15666  
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The '''Guwahati – Dimapur BG Superfast Express''' is an [[Superfast Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]] that runs between [[Guwahati railway station|Guwahati]] and [[Dimapur railway station|Dimapur]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 15665/15666 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/train-derails-in-assam-12-passengers-injured/ Train derails in Assam, 50 passengers injured]</ref><ref>[http://www.tehelka.com/50-passengers-injured-as-train-derails-in-assam/ 50 Passengers Injured As Train Derails In Assam]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/train-derails-in-assam/article5917635.ece?homepage=true Train derails in Assam]</ref><ref>[http://www.easternmirrornagaland.com/new-train-service-introduced-changes-train-terminal/ New train service introduced, changes train terminal]</ref>
The '''Guwahati–Dimapur BG Superfast Express''' is an [[Superfast Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Guwahati}} and {{stnlnk|Dimapur}} in India. It is currently being operated with 15665/15666 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/train-derails-in-assam-12-passengers-injured/ Train derails in Assam, 50 passengers injured]</ref><ref>[http://www.tehelka.com/50-passengers-injured-as-train-derails-in-assam/ 50 Passengers Injured As Train Derails In Assam]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/train-derails-in-assam/article5917635.ece?homepage=true Train derails in Assam]</ref><ref>[http://www.easternmirrornagaland.com/new-train-service-introduced-changes-train-terminal/ New train service introduced, changes train terminal]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==
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The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* {{rws|Guwahati}}
* {{stnlnk|Guwahati}}
* {{rws|Jagi Road}}
* {{stnlnk|Jagi Road}}
* {{rws|Chaparmukh Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Chaparmukh Junction}}
* {{rws|Kampur}}
* {{stnlnk|Kampur}}
* {{rws|Hojai}}
* {{stnlnk|Hojai}}
* {{rws|Lanka}}
* {{stnlnk|Lanka}}
* {{rws|Lumding Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Lumding Junction}}
* {{rws|Diphu}}
* {{stnlnk|Diphu}}
* {{rws|Dimapur}}
* {{stnlnk|Dimapur}}


==Coach composite==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 13 coaches :
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 13 coaches:


* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 2 AC III Tier
* 2 AC III Tier
* 4 Sleeper Coaches
* 4 Sleeper coaches
* 3 Second Sitting
* 3 Second Sitting
* 2 General Unreserved
* 2 General Unreserved
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Guwahati|Guwahati Loco Shed]] based [[WDM 3A]] diesel locomotive from [[Guwahati]] to [[Dimapur]] and vice versa. Now Shifted to Malda town WDM3A or New Guwahati based WDM3D.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Guwahati|Guwahati Loco Shed]]- based [[WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive from Guwahati to Dimapur and vice versa. Now shifted to [[Diesel Loco Shed, Malda Town|Malda Town]] WDM-3A or New Guwahati-based [[WDM-3D]].


== Rake Sharing ==
==Rake sharing==


The train shares its rake with 15603/15604 [[Kamakhya - Ledo Intercity Express]], 15669/15670 [[Nagaland Express]] and 55601/55602 [[Kamakhya - Lumding Passenger]].
The train shares its rake with 15603/15604 [[Kamakhya–Ledo Intercity Express]], 15669/15670 [[Nagaland Express]] and 55601/55602 [[Kamakhya–Lumding Passenger]].
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Dimapur railway station]]
* [[Dimapur railway station]]
* [[Nagaland Express]]
* [[Nagaland Express]]
* [[Kamakhya - Ledo Intercity Express]]
* [[Kamakhya–Ledo Intercity Express]]
* [[Kamakhya - Lumding Passenger]]
* [[Kamakhya–Lumding Passenger]]
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/419 15665/Guwahati - Dimapur BG Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/419 15665/Guwahati–Dimapur BG Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/589 15666/Dimapur - Guwahati BG Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/589 15666/Dimapur–Guwahati BG Express] India Rail Info


{{Northeast Frontier Railway}}
{{Northeast Frontier Railway}}


{{DEFAULTSORT:Guwahati - Dimapur Express}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Guwahati-Dimapur Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Guwahati]]
[[Category:Transport in Guwahati]]
[[Category:Transport in Dimapur]]
[[Category:Transport in Dimapur]]

Latest revision as of 19:41, 19 July 2021

Guwahati–Dimapur BG Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleAssam, Nagaland
Current operator(s)Northeast Frontier Railway zone
Route
StartGuwahati (GHY)
Stops8
EndDimapur (DMV)
Distance travelled256 km (159 mi)
Service frequencyDaily [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)15665/15666
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed41 km/h (25 mph), including halts Maximumpermissible speed 110km/hr
Route map
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The Guwahati–Dimapur BG Superfast Express is an Express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Guwahati and Dimapur in India. It is currently being operated with 15665/15666 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3][4]

Service[edit | edit source]

The 15665/Guwahati–Dimapur BG Express has an average speed of 41 km/hr and covers 256 km in 6h 15m. The 15666/Dimapur–Guwahati BG Express has an average speed of 40 km/hr and covers 256 km in 6h 20m.

Route and halts[edit | edit source]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 13 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 4 Sleeper coaches
  • 3 Second Sitting
  • 2 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction[edit | edit source]

Both trains are hauled by a Guwahati Loco Shed- based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Guwahati to Dimapur and vice versa. Now shifted to Malda Town WDM-3A or New Guwahati-based WDM-3D.

Rake sharing[edit | edit source]

The train shares its rake with 15603/15604 Kamakhya–Ledo Intercity Express, 15669/15670 Nagaland Express and 55601/55602 Kamakhya–Lumding Passenger.

See also[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Train derails in Assam, 50 passengers injured
  2. ↑ 50 Passengers Injured As Train Derails In Assam
  3. ↑ Train derails in Assam
  4. ↑ New train service introduced, changes train terminal

External links[edit | edit source]

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