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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Gaya - Kamakhya Weekly Express
| name = Gaya–Kamakhya Weekly Express
| image =  
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| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|North East Frontier Railways]]
| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|North East Frontier Railways]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Gaya Junction}} ('''GAYA''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Gaya Junction}} (GAYA)
| stops = 19
| stops = 19
| end = {{rws|Kamakhya Junction}} ('''KYQ''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Kamakhya Junction}} (KYQ)
| distance = {{convert|1070|km|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|1070|km|abbr=on}}
| journeytime =  22 hours  45 mins
| journeytime =  22 hours  45 mins
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| otherfacilities=
| otherfacilities=
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| el =
| trainnumber = 15619/15620
| trainnumber = 15619/15620
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'''Gaya - Kamakhya Weekly Express''' is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting [[Gaya Junction railway station|Gaya Junction]] in [[Bihar]] and  [[Kamakhya Junction railway station|Kamakhya Junction]] in [[Assam]]. It is currently being operated with 15619/15620 train numbers on once in week basis.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Rlys-to-run-special-trains-for-Shravani-Mela/articleshow/48257315.cms Railways to run special trains for Shravani Mela]</ref><ref>[http://www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=755&id=0,4,268 TRAINS SERVICES DISRUPTED DUE TO AGITATION AT KOKRAJHAR]</ref>
'''Gaya–Kamakhya Weekly Express''' is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting {{stnlnk|Gaya Junction}} in [[Bihar]] and  {{stnlnk|Kamakhya Junction}} in [[Assam]]. It is currently being operated with 15619/15620 train numbers on once in week basis.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Rlys-to-run-special-trains-for-Shravani-Mela/articleshow/48257315.cms Railways to run special trains for Shravani Mela]</ref><ref>[http://www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=755&id=0,4,268 TRAINS SERVICES DISRUPTED DUE TO AGITATION AT KOKRAJHAR]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 15619/Gaya - Kamakhya Weekly Express has an average speed of 46&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1071&nbsp;km in 23 hrs 20 mins. 15620/Kamakhya–Gaya Weekly Express has an average speed of 47&nbsp;km/hr and covers  1071&nbsp;km in 22 hrs 40 mins.
The 15619/Gaya–Kamakhya Weekly Express has an average speed of 46&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1071&nbsp;km in 23 hrs 20 mins. 15620/Kamakhya–Gaya Weekly Express has an average speed of 47&nbsp;km/hr and covers  1071&nbsp;km in 22 hrs 40 mins.


== 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|Gaya Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Gaya Junction}}
* {{rws|Nawada}}
* {{stnlnk|Nawada}}
* {{rws|Warisaliganj}}
* {{stnlnk|Warisaliganj}}
* {{rws|Kiul Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kiul Junction}}
* {{rws|Jamalpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Jamalpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Bhagalpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Bhagalpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Sahibganj}}
* {{stnlnk|Sahibganj Junction}}
* {{rws|Malda Town}}
* {{stnlnk|Malda Town}}
* {{rws|Kishanganj}}
* {{stnlnk|Kishanganj}}
* {{rws|New Jalpaiguri Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|New Jalpaiguri Junction}}
* {{rws|New Cooch Behar}}
* {{stnlnk|New Cooch Behar}}
* {{rws|New Alipurduar}}
* {{stnlnk|New Alipurduar}}
* {{rws|Kokrajhar}}
* {{stnlnk|Kokrajhar}}
* {{rws|New Bongaigaon Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|New Bongaigaon Junction}}
* {{rws|Goalpara Town}}
* {{stnlnk|Goalpara Town}}
* {{rws|Kamakhya Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kamakhya Junction}}


==Schedule ==
==Schedule ==
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{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Train Number !! Station Code !! Departure Station !! Departure Time !! Departure Day !! Arrival Station !! Arrival Time !! Arrival Day
! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Departure day !! Arrival station !! Arrival time !! Arrival day
|-
|-
| 15619 || GAYA || [[Gaya Junction railway station|Gaya]] || 12:55 PM (Afternoon) || Tuesday || [[Kamakhya Junction railway station|Kamakhya]] || 12:30 PM (Afternoon) || Wednesday
| 15619 || GAYA || Gaya Junction || 12:55 PM (Afternoon) || Tuesday || Kamakhya Junction || 12:30 PM (Afternoon) || Wednesday
|-
|-
| 15620 || KYQ || [[Kamakhya Junction railway station|Kamakhya]] || 7:00 AM || Monday || [[Gaya Junction railway station|Gaya]] || 5:40 AM || Tuesday  
| 15620 || KYQ || Kamakhya Junction || 7:00 AM || Monday || Gaya Junction || 5:40 AM || Tuesday  
|}
|}


==RSA - Rake Sharing==
==Rake sharing==
15621/15622 - [[Kamakhya - Anand Vihar Weekly Express]]
15621/15622 – [[Kamakhya–Anand Vihar Weekly Express]]


== Traction==
== Traction==


As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Malda|Malda Diesel Loco Shed]] based [[WDM-3A]] or [[WDM-3D]] from [[Gaya, India|Gaya]] up to [[Kamakhya]] until remainder of the journey ends at [[Kamakhya]].
As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Malda|Malda Diesel Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] or [[WDM-3D]] from Gaya up to Kamakhya until remainder of the journey ends at Kamakhya.


== Rake Maintenance ==
== Rake maintenance ==


The train is maintained by the Guwahati Coaching Depot. The same rake is used for [[Kamakhya - Anand Vihar Weekly Express]] for one way which is altered by the second rake on the other way.
The train is maintained by the Guwahati Coaching Depot. The same rake is used for [[Kamakhya–Anand Vihar Weekly Express]] for one way which is altered by the second rake on the other way.


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


The train consists of 21 coaches :
The train consists of 21 coaches:


* 5 AC III Tier
* 5 AC III Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 10 Sleeper Coaches
* 10 Sleeper coaches
* 3 General
* 3 General
* 2 EOG
* 2 EOG
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== External links ==
== External links ==


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/gaya-kamakhya-weekly-express-15619/6220/1388/547 15619/Gaya - Kamakhya Weekly Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/gaya-kamakhya-weekly-express-15619/6220/1388/547 15619/Gaya-Kamakhya Weekly Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/kamakhya-gaya-weekly-express-15620/5965/547/1388 15620/Kamakhya-Gaya Weekly Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/kamakhya-gaya-weekly-express-15620/5965/547/1388 15620/Kamakhya-Gaya Weekly Express]


{{DEFAULTSORT:Kamakhya-Gaya Weekly Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Gaya, India]]
[[Category:Transport in Gaya, India]]
[[Category:Transport in Guwahati]]
[[Category:Transport in Guwahati]]

Latest revision as of 21:17, 12 July 2021

Gaya–Kamakhya Weekly Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleAssam, West Bengal and Bihar
First service27 February 2009; 16 years ago (2009-02-27)
Current operator(s)North East Frontier Railways
Route
StartGaya Junction (GAYA)
Stops19
EndKamakhya Junction (KYQ)
Distance travelled1,070 km (660 mi)
Average journey time22 hours 45 mins
Service frequencyonce a Week
Train number(s)15619/15620
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed47 km/h (29 mph)

Gaya–Kamakhya Weekly Express is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Gaya Junction in Bihar and Kamakhya Junction in Assam. It is currently being operated with 15619/15620 train numbers on once in week basis.[1][2]

Service[edit]

The 15619/Gaya–Kamakhya Weekly Express has an average speed of 46 km/hr and covers 1071 km in 23 hrs 20 mins. 15620/Kamakhya–Gaya Weekly Express has an average speed of 47 km/hr and covers 1071 km in 22 hrs 40 mins.

Route and halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are :

Schedule[edit]

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
15619 GAYA Gaya Junction 12:55 PM (Afternoon) Tuesday Kamakhya Junction 12:30 PM (Afternoon) Wednesday
15620 KYQ Kamakhya Junction 7:00 AM Monday Gaya Junction 5:40 AM Tuesday

Rake sharing[edit]

15621/15622 – Kamakhya–Anand Vihar Weekly Express

Traction[edit]

As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a Malda Diesel Loco Shed-based WDM-3A or WDM-3D from Gaya up to Kamakhya until remainder of the journey ends at Kamakhya.

Rake maintenance[edit]

The train is maintained by the Guwahati Coaching Depot. The same rake is used for Kamakhya–Anand Vihar Weekly Express for one way which is altered by the second rake on the other way.

Coach composition[edit]

The train consists of 21 coaches:

  • 5 AC III Tier
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 10 Sleeper coaches
  • 3 General
  • 2 EOG

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Railways to run special trains for Shravani Mela
  2. ↑ TRAINS SERVICES DISRUPTED DUE TO AGITATION AT KOKRAJHAR

External links[edit]


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