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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name =  Guwahati - Dekargaon Intercity Express
| name =  Guwahati–Dekargaon Intercity Express
| image =  
| image =  
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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 = 10
| stops = 10
| end = {{rws|Dekargaon}} ('''DKGN''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Dekargaon}} (DKGN)
| distance = {{convert|189|km|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|189|km|abbr=on}}
| journeytime =  4h 45m
| journeytime =  4h 45m
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| autorack =
| autorack =
| catering = No
| catering = No
| observation = [[ICF Coaches]]
| observation = [[ICF coaches]]
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = No
| baggage =  
| baggage =  
| otherfacilities=
| otherfacilities=
| stock = 2
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| el =
| train number = 15815/15816
| train number = 15815/15816
| speed = {{cvt|41|km/h}}
| speed = {{cvt|41|km/h}}
| map = [[File:(Kamakhya - Dekargaon) Intercity Express Route map.png|250px|(Guwahati - Dekargaon) Intercity Express Route map]]
| map = [[File:(Kamakhya - Dekargaon) Intercity Express Route map.png|250px|(Guwahati–Dekargaon) Intercity Express route map]]
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'''Guwahati - Dekargaon Intercity Express''' is an intercity train belonging to [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]] that runs between [[Guwahati railway station|Kamakhya Junction]] and [[Dekargaon railway station|Dekargaon]]. It is currently being operated with 15815/15816 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=721&did=1410940631609DB0A38795B11665536CFFA62EB89CCFB.web91 Intercity Express to stop at Namtiali station on experimental basis]</ref><ref>[http://www.sentinelassam.com/cachar/story.php?sec=2&subsec=12&id=298594&dtP=2017-02-16&ppr=1 NF Railway awards trackmen for averting accident]</ref><ref>[http://www.easternmirrornagaland.com/railway-honours-two-trackmen-for-averting-accident/ Railway honours two trackmen for averting accident]</ref>
'''Guwahati–Dekargaon Intercity Express''' is an intercity train belonging to [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]] that runs between [[Guwahati railway station|Kamakhya Junction]] and {{stnlnk|Dekargaon}}. It is currently being operated with 15815/15816 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=721&did=1410940631609DB0A38795B11665536CFFA62EB89CCFB.web91 Intercity Express to stop at Namtiali station on experimental basis]</ref><ref>[http://www.sentinelassam.com/cachar/story.php?sec=2&subsec=12&id=298594&dtP=2017-02-16&ppr=1 NF Railway awards trackmen for averting accident]</ref><ref>[http://www.easternmirrornagaland.com/railway-honours-two-trackmen-for-averting-accident/ Railway honours two trackmen for averting accident]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 15815/Kamakhya - Dekargaon Intercity Express has an average speed of 41&nbsp;km/hr and covers 183&nbsp;km in 4h 25m. The 15816/Dekargaon - Kamakhya Intercity Express has an average speed of 40&nbsp;km/hr and covers 183&nbsp;km in 4h 35m.
The 15815/Kamakhya–Dekargaon Intercity Express has an average speed of 41&nbsp;km/hr and covers 183&nbsp;km in 4h 25m. The 15816/Dekargaon–Kamakhya Intercity Express has an average speed of 40&nbsp;km/hr and covers 183&nbsp;km in 4h 35m.


== Route and halts ==
== Route and halts ==


* {{rws|Kamakhya Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kamakhya Junction}}
* {{rws|Rangiya Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Rangiya Junction}}
* {{rws|Udalguri}}
* {{stnlnk|Udalguri}}
* {{rws|Dhekiajili Road}}
* {{stnlnk|Dhekiajili Road}}
* {{rws|Rangapara North Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Rangapara North Junction}}
* {{rws|Dekargaon}}
* {{stnlnk|Dekargaon}}


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


The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 12 coaches :
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 12 coaches:


* 10 General
* 10 General
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Guwahati|Guwahati Loco Shed]] based [[WDM 3A]] or  [[WDM-3D]] diesel locomotive from [[Guwahati]] to [[Tezpur]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Guwahati|Guwahati Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] or  [[WDM-3D]] diesel locomotive from Guwahati to Tezpur and vice versa.


== See also ==
== See also ==
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The train shares its rake with:
The train shares its rake with:


* 55823/55824 [[Rangapara North - Dekargaon Passenger]]
* 55823/55824 [[Rangapara North–Dekargaon Passenger]]
* 55861/55862 [[Rangiya - Dekargaon Passenger]]
* 55861/55862 [[Rangiya–Dekargaon Passenger]]
* 55813/55814 [[Dekargaon - Murkongselek Passenger]]
* 55813/55814 [[Dekargaon–Murkongselek Passenger]]
* 55811/55812 [[Dhubri - Kamakhya Passenger]]
* 55811/55812 [[Dhubri–Kamakhya Passenger]]


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


Train Reverses its direction 2 times:
The train reverses its direction 2 times:


* {{rws|Rangiya Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Rangiya Junction}}
* {{rws|Rangapara North Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Rangapara North Junction}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Kamakhya Junction railway station]]
* [[Kamakhya Junction railway station]]
* [[Dekargaon railway station]]
* [[Dekargaon railway station]]
* [[Dekargaon - Murkongselek Passenger]]
* [[Dekargaon–Murkongselek Passenger]]
* [[Rangapara North - Dekargaon Passenger]]
* [[Rangapara North–Dekargaon Passenger]]
* [[Dhubri - Kamakhya Passenger]]
* [[Dhubri–Kamakhya Passenger]]
* [[Rangiya - Dekargaon Passenger]]
* [[Rangiya–Dekargaon Passenger]]


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22688 15815/Kamakhya - Dekargaon Intercity Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22688 15815/Kamakhya–Dekargaon Intercity Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22262 15816/Dekargaon - Kamakhya Intercity Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22262 15816/Dekargaon–Kamakhya Intercity Express] India Rail Info


{{Railways in Eastern India}}
{{Railways in Eastern India}}


{{DEFAULTSORT:Kamakhya - Dekargaon Intercity Express}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kamakhya-Dekargaon Intercity Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Guwahati]]
[[Category:Transport in Guwahati]]
[[Category:Transport in Tezpur]]
[[Category:Transport in Tezpur]]

Latest revision as of 17:29, 19 July 2021

Guwahati–Dekargaon Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeIntercity
LocaleAssam
First service4 January 2014; 11 years ago (2014-01-04)
Current operator(s)Northeast Frontier Railway zone
Route
StartGuwahati (GHY)
Stops10
EndDekargaon (DKGN)
Distance travelled189 km (117 mi)
Average journey time4h 45m
Service frequencyDaily [lower-alpha 1]
On-board services
Class(es)Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesICF coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed41 km/h (25 mph)
Route map
(Guwahati–Dekargaon) Intercity Express route map

Guwahati–Dekargaon Intercity Express is an intercity train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Kamakhya Junction and Dekargaon. It is currently being operated with 15815/15816 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]

Service[edit]

The 15815/Kamakhya–Dekargaon Intercity Express has an average speed of 41 km/hr and covers 183 km in 4h 25m. The 15816/Dekargaon–Kamakhya Intercity Express has an average speed of 40 km/hr and covers 183 km in 4h 35m.

Route and halts[edit]

Coach composition[edit]

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 12 coaches:

  • 10 General
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by a Guwahati Loco Shed-based WDM-3A or WDM-3D diesel locomotive from Guwahati to Tezpur and vice versa.

See also[edit]

The train shares its rake with:

Direction reversal[edit]

The train reverses its direction 2 times:

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

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

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Intercity Express to stop at Namtiali station on experimental basis
  2. ↑ NF Railway awards trackmen for averting accident
  3. ↑ Railway honours two trackmen for averting accident

External links[edit]


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