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{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Jhajha - Dibrugarh Weekly Express
| name = Jhajha–Dibrugarh Weekly Express
| image =  
| image =  
| image_width =  
| image_width =  
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| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]]
| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Jhajha}} ('''JAJ''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Jhajha}} (JAJ)
| stops = 30
| stops = 30
| end = {{rws|Dibrugarh}} ('''DBRG''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Dibrugarh}} (DBRG)
| distance = {{convert|1691|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|1691|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 37h 50m   
| journey time = 37h 50m   
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| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering =  On-board Catering <br> E-Catering
| catering =  On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = [[LHB Coaches]]
| observation = [[LHB coaches]]
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = No
| baggage = Yes
| baggage = Yes
| 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 = 15941/15942
| trainnumber = 15941/15942
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The '''Jhajha - Dibrugarh Weekly Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]] that runs between [[Jhajha railway station|Jhajha]] and [[Dibrugarh railway station|Dibrugarh]] in [[India]], covering the states of [[Jharkhand]], [[Bihar]], [[West Bengal]], [[Nagaland]] and [[Assam]]. It is currently being operated with 15941/15942 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.financialexpress.com/archive/north-east-frontier-railway-cancels-and-regulates-trains-following-blockade-by-bodo-organisations/1150298/ North East Frontier Railway cancels and regulates trains following blockade by Bodo organisations]</ref><ref>[http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-budget-2012-railway-introduces-75-new-express-trains/20120314.htm Railway Budget: 75 new Express Trains]</ref>
The '''Jhajha–Dibrugarh Weekly Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Jhajha}} and {{stnlnk|Dibrugarh}} in India, covering the states of [[Jharkhand]], [[Bihar]], [[West Bengal]], [[Nagaland]] and [[Assam]]. It is currently being operated with 15941/15942 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.financialexpress.com/archive/north-east-frontier-railway-cancels-and-regulates-trains-following-blockade-by-bodo-organisations/1150298/ North East Frontier Railway cancels and regulates trains following blockade by Bodo organisations]</ref><ref>[http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-budget-2012-railway-introduces-75-new-express-trains/20120314.htm Railway Budget: 75 new Express Trains]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 15941/Jhajha - Dibrugarh Weekly Express has an average speed of 45&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1691&nbsp;km in 37h 50m. The 15942/Dibrugarh - Jhajha Weekly Express has an average speed of 47&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1691&nbsp;km in 36h 20m.
The 15941/Jhajha–Dibrugarh Weekly Express has an average speed of 45&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1691&nbsp;km in 37h 50m. The 15942/Dibrugarh–Jhajha Weekly Express has an average speed of 47&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1691&nbsp;km in 36h 20m.


== Route and halts ==
== Route and halts ==
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The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* {{rws|Jhajha}}
* {{stnlnk|Jhajha}}
* {{rws|Jasidih Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Jasidih Junction}}
* {{rws|Madhupur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Madhupur Junction}}
* {{rws|Asansol Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}}
* {{rws|Durgapur}}
* {{stnlnk|Durgapur}}
* {{rws|Siuri}}
* {{stnlnk|Siuri}}
* {{rws|Sainthia Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Sainthia Junction}}
* {{rws|Rampurhat Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Rampurhat Junction}}
* {{rws|Malda Town}}
* {{stnlnk|Malda Town}}
* {{rws|Kishanganj}}
* {{stnlnk|Kishanganj}}
* {{rws|New Jalpaiguri Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|New Jalpaiguri Junction}}
* {{rws|Siliguri Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Siliguri Junction}}
* {{rws|Alipurduar Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Alipurduar Junction}}
* {{rws|New Bongaigaon Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|New Bongaigaon Junction}}
* {{rws|Kamakhya Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kamakhya Junction}}
* {{rws|Guwahati}}
* {{stnlnk|Guwahati}}
* {{rws|Lumding Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Lumding Junction}}
* {{rws|Dimapur}}
* {{stnlnk|Dimapur}}
* {{rws|Mariani Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Mariani Junction}}
* {{rws|New Tinsukia Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|New Tinsukia Junction}}
* {{rws|Dibrugarh}}
* {{stnlnk|Dibrugarh}}


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


The train has LHB rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches :
The train has LHB rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches:


* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 3 AC III Tier
* 3 AC III Tier
* 8 Sleeper Coaches
* 8 Sleeper coaches
* 6 General Unreserved
* 6 General Unreserved
* 2 Luggage cum Generator car
* 2 Luggage cum Generator car
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from [[Jhajha]] to [[Durgapur]]. From [[Durgapur]], train is hauled by an [[Diesel Loco Shed, Andal|Andal Loco Shed]] based [[WDM 3A]] diesel locomotive up till [[Dibrugarh]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from Jhajha to [[Durgapur]]. From Durgapur, train is hauled by an [[Diesel Loco Shed, Andal|Andal Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive up till Dibrugarh and vice versa.


== Direction Reversal==
==Direction reversal==


Train Reverses its direction 1 times:
The train reverses its direction 1 times:


* {{rws|Durgapur}}
* {{stnlnk|Durgapur}}
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Jhajha railway station]]
* [[Jhajha railway station]]
* [[Dibrugarh railway station]]
* [[Dibrugarh railway station]]
* [[Rangiya - Dibrugarh Express]]
* [[Rangiya–Dibrugarh Express]]
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


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


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/8093 15941/Jhajha - Dibrugarh Weekly Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/8093 15941/Jhajha - Dibrugarh Weekly Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/8094 15942/Dibrugarh - Jhajha Weekly Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/8094 15942/Dibrugarh - Jhajha Weekly Express] India Rail Info


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{{Railways in Eastern India}}


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[[Category:Transport in Dibrugarh]]
[[Category:Transport in Dibrugarh]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]