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| name = Mendipathar–Guwahati Passenger
| name = Mendipathar–Guwahati Passenger
| type = [[Slow and fast passenger trains in India|Passenger]]
| type = [[Slow and fast passenger trains in India|Passenger]]
| locale =
| locale = [[Meghalaya]] and [[Assam]]
| first =  
| first =  
| last =
| last =
| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|Northeast Frontier Railway]]
| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|Northeast Frontier Railway]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Mendipathar}} ('''MNDP''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Mendipathar}} (MNDP)
| stops = 12
| stops = 12
| end = {{rws|Guwahati}} ('''GHY''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Guwahati}} (GHY)
| distance = {{convert|129|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|129|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 4 h 40 min
| journeytime = 4 h 40 min
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| autorack =
| autorack =
| catering = No
| catering = No
| observation = [[ICF Coaches]]
| observation = [[ICF coaches]]
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = No
| baggage = Below the seats
| baggage = Below the seats
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'''Mendipathar–Guwahati Passenger''' is a passenger train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone of Indian Railways that runs between [[Mendipathar railway station|Mendipathar]] of [[Meghalaya]] and  [[Guwahati railway station|Guwahati]] in [[Assam]]. It is currently being operated with 55819/55820 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/lsdeb/ls10/ses3/0525029202.htm|title= Railway budget 1992-93|access-date= 24 June 2017|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160304053246/http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/lsdeb/ls10/ses3/0525029202.htm|archive-date= 4 March 2016|url-status= dead}}</ref>
'''Mendipathar–Guwahati Passenger''' is a passenger train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone of Indian Railways that runs between {{stnlnk|Mendipathar}} of [[Meghalaya]] and  {{stnlnk|Guwahati}} in [[Assam]]. It is currently being operated with 55819/55820 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/lsdeb/ls10/ses3/0525029202.htm|title= Railway budget 1992–93|access-date= 24 June 2017|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160304053246/http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/lsdeb/ls10/ses3/0525029202.htm|archive-date= 4 March 2016|url-status= dead}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/meghalaya-now-connected-by-rail/article5864152.ece/?maneref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fsearch%3Ftbm%3Dnws%26q%3Dmeghalaya%26client%3Dms-opera-mini%26channel%3Dnew%26gws_rd%3Dcr%26hl%3Den%26|title= First railway station in Meghalaya}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/meghalaya-now-connected-by-rail/article5864152.ece/?maneref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fsearch%3Ftbm%3Dnws%26q%3Dmeghalaya%26client%3Dms-opera-mini%26channel%3Dnew%26gws_rd%3Dcr%26hl%3Den%26|title= First railway station in Meghalaya}}</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 55819/Mendipathar - Guwahati Passenger has an average speed of 29&nbsp;km/hr and covers 129&nbsp;km in 4 hrs 30 mins. 55820/Guwahati - Mendipathar Passenger has an average speed of 34&nbsp;km/hr and 129&nbsp;km in 3 hrs 45 mins.
The 55819/Mendipathar–Guwahati Passenger has an average speed of 29&nbsp;km/hr and covers 129&nbsp;km in 4 hrs 30 mins. 55820/Guwahati–Mendipathar Passenger has an average speed of 34&nbsp;km/hr and 129&nbsp;km in 3 hrs 45 mins.


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


* {{rws|Mendipathar}}
* {{stnlnk|Mendipathar}}
* {{rws|Nolbari}}
* {{stnlnk|Nolbari}}
* {{rws|Dudhnoi}}
* {{stnlnk|Dudhnoi}}
* {{rws|Amjonga}}
* {{stnlnk|Amjonga}}
* {{rws|Rangjuli}}
* {{stnlnk|Rangjuli}}
* {{rws|Dhup Dhara}}
* {{stnlnk|Dhup Dhara}}
* {{rws|Singra}}
* {{stnlnk|Singra}}
* {{rws|Boko}}
* {{stnlnk|Boko}}
* {{rws|Bamuni Gaon}}
* {{stnlnk|Bamuni Gaon}}
* {{rws|Chaygaon}}
* {{stnlnk|Chaygaon}}
* {{rws|Mirza}}
* {{stnlnk|Mirza}}
* {{rws|Azara}}
* {{stnlnk|Azara}}
* {{rws|Kamakhya Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kamakhya Junction}}
* {{rws|Guwahati}}
* {{stnlnk|Guwahati}}


==Traction==
==Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive based at the [[Locomotive Shed, New Guwahati|New Guwahati Locomotive Shed]].
Both trains are hauled by a [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive based at the [[Diesel Locomotive Shed, New Guwahati|New Guwahati Locomotive Shed]].


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


The train consists of 13 ICF coaches:
The train consists of 13 ICF coaches:
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* 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
* 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van


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


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


* {{rws|Dudhnoi}}
* {{stnlnk|Dudhnoi}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Mendipathar railway station]]
* [[Mendipathar railway station]]
* [[Guwahati railway station]]
* [[Guwahati railway station]]
* [[Dudhnoi - Mendipathar Rail Line]]
* [[Dudhnoi–Mendipathar line]]


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/departures/mendi-pathar-mndp/10500 MNDP/Mendi Pathar]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/departures/mendi-pathar-mndp/10500 MNDP/Mendi Pathar]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/mendipathar-guwahati-passenger-55819/23107/10500/546 55819/Mendipathar - Guwahati Passenger]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/mendipathar-guwahati-passenger-55819/23107/10500/546 55819/Mendipathar–Guwahati Passenger]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/guwahati-mendipathar-passenger-55820/23106/546/10500 55820/Guwahati - Mendipathar Passenger]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/guwahati-mendipathar-passenger-55820/23106/546/10500 55820/Guwahati–Mendipathar Passenger]


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{{Railways in Eastern India}}


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[[Category:Rail transport in Meghalaya]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Meghalaya]]
[[Category:Slow and fast passenger trains in India]]
[[Category:Slow and fast passenger trains in India]]

Latest revision as of 23:24, 11 July 2021


Mendipathar–Guwahati Passenger
Overview
Service typePassenger
LocaleMeghalaya and Assam
Current operator(s)Northeast Frontier Railway
Route
StartMendipathar (MNDP)
Stops12
EndGuwahati (GHY)
Distance travelled129 km (80 mi)
Average journey time4 h 40 min
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)55819/55820
On-board services
Class(es)Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesICF coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm)
ElectrificationNo
Operating speed28 km/h (17 mph) average with halts

Mendipathar–Guwahati Passenger is a passenger train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone of Indian Railways that runs between Mendipathar of Meghalaya and Guwahati in Assam. It is currently being operated with 55819/55820 train numbers on a daily basis.[1] [2]

Service[edit]

The 55819/Mendipathar–Guwahati Passenger has an average speed of 29 km/hr and covers 129 km in 4 hrs 30 mins. 55820/Guwahati–Mendipathar Passenger has an average speed of 34 km/hr and 129 km in 3 hrs 45 mins.

Route and halts[edit]

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by a WDM-3A diesel locomotive based at the New Guwahati Locomotive Shed.

Coach composition[edit]

The train consists of 13 ICF coaches:

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

Direction reversal[edit]

The train reverses its direction 1 times:

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Railway budget 1992–93". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2017.
  2. ↑ "First railway station in Meghalaya".

External links[edit]


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