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| name = | | name = ''Barak–Brahmaputra Express'' | ||
| image= | | image= | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]] | | type = [[Express trains in India|Express]] | ||
| first = | | locale = [[Assam]] | ||
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2018|04|08}} | |||
| last = | | last = | ||
| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|Northeast Frontier Railways]] | | operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|Northeast Frontier Railways]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{rws|Silchar}} | | start = {{rws|Silchar}} | ||
| stops = | | stops = 8 | ||
| end = {{rws| | | end = {{rws|New Tinsukia}} | ||
| distance = {{convert| | | distance = {{convert|566|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journeytime = 13 hours | | journeytime = 13 hours 55 mins | ||
| frequency = Weekly | | frequency = Weekly | ||
| class = | | class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|General]] | ||
| seating = | | seating = | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
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| baggage = | | baggage = | ||
| other facilities= | | other facilities= | ||
| stock = [[ | | stock = [[ICF coaches]] | ||
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | | gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | ||
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''' | The '''''Barak–Brahmaputra Express''''' is a weekly [[Express trains in India|Express]] train which runs between the [[Silchar railway station|Silchar]] and [[New Tinsukia Junction railway station|New Tinsukia]] stations in [[Assam]], India. It comes under the [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]]. This train is named after Indian rivers [[Brahmaputra]] and [[Barak River|Barak]], both of which are two main rivers of Assam and also they are important for connectivity in Barak & Brahmaputra Valley.<ref>[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/79427 indiarailinfo.com], Retrieved 27 May 2019.</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
This train was inaugurated on 8 April 2018 | This train was inaugurated on 8 April 2018. It was flagged off by [[Sarbananda Sonowal]] (former Chief Minister of Assam) and [[Rajen Gohain]] (former Minister of state of Railways), from Dibrugarh with an weekly frequency train service and It was ran as Silchar–Dibrugarh Express. After 2 months in June 2018 this train name was given as Barak Brahmaputra Express.<ref>[https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/assam/assam-new-train-barak-brahmaputra-valley-sonowal-silchar-gohain-dibrugarh-5126530/ indianexpress.com], Retrieved 27 May 2019.</ref> | ||
==Routes== | ==Routes== | ||
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==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
As this route is not electrified so [[WDM 3A]] pulls the train on both directions. | As this route is not electrified so [[WDM 3A]] pulls the train on both directions. | ||
==Rake sharing== | |||
The train shares its rake with 12507 [[Thiruvananthapuram–Silchar Superfast Express|Aronai Express]] and 12515/16 Coimbatore–Silchar Express. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 10:10, 19 February 2022
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Assam |
| First service | 8 April 2018 |
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Silchar |
| Stops | 8 |
| End | New Tinsukia |
| Distance travelled | 566 km (352 mi) |
| Average journey time | 13 hours 55 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 15943 / 15944 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No Pantry Car Coach attached |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) maximum ,52 km/h (32 mph), including halts |
The Barak–Brahmaputra Express is a weekly Express train which runs between the Silchar and New Tinsukia stations in Assam, India. It comes under the Northeast Frontier Railway zone. This train is named after Indian rivers Brahmaputra and Barak, both of which are two main rivers of Assam and also they are important for connectivity in Barak & Brahmaputra Valley.[1]
Overview[edit]
This train was inaugurated on 8 April 2018. It was flagged off by Sarbananda Sonowal (former Chief Minister of Assam) and Rajen Gohain (former Minister of state of Railways), from Dibrugarh with an weekly frequency train service and It was ran as Silchar–Dibrugarh Express. After 2 months in June 2018 this train name was given as Barak Brahmaputra Express.[2]
Routes[edit]
This train passes through Badarpur Junction, Lumding Junction, Dimapur & Mariani Junction on both sides.
Traction[edit]
As this route is not electrified so WDM 3A pulls the train on both directions.
Rake sharing[edit]
The train shares its rake with 12507 Aronai Express and 12515/16 Coimbatore–Silchar Express.
References[edit]
- ↑ indiarailinfo.com, Retrieved 27 May 2019.
- ↑ indianexpress.com, Retrieved 27 May 2019.