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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Jhajha - Dibrugarh Weekly Express
| name = Jhajha–Dibrugarh Weekly Express
| image =  
| image =  
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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


{{Railway lines in Eastern India}}
{{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]]

Latest revision as of 01:10, 11 August 2021

Jhajha–Dibrugarh Weekly Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleAssam, Nagaland, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Bihar
First service29 October 2004; 20 years ago (2004-10-29)
Current operator(s)Northeast Frontier Railway zone
Route
StartJhajha (JAJ)
Stops30
EndDibrugarh (DBRG)
Distance travelled1,691 km (1,051 mi)
Service frequencyWeekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)15941/15942
On-board services
Class(es)Second AC(1), Third AC(3), Sleeper(8), General Unreserved(6) and Generator cum luggage Van(2)
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLHB coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed45 km/h (28 mph), including halts
Route map
(Dibrugarh - Jhajha) Express Route map.jpg

The Jhajha–Dibrugarh Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Jhajha and 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.[1][2]

Service[edit]

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

Route and halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit]

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

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 8 Sleeper coaches
  • 6 General Unreserved
  • 2 Luggage cum Generator car

Traction[edit]

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

Direction reversal[edit]

The train reverses its direction 1 times:

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ North East Frontier Railway cancels and regulates trains following blockade by Bodo organisations
  2. ↑ Railway Budget: 75 new Express Trains

External links[edit]


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