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| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]]
| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Kamakhya Junction}} ('''KYQ''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Kamakhya Junction}} (KYQ)
| stops = 38
| stops = 38
| end = {{rws|Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra}} ('''SVDK''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra}} (SVDK)
| distance = {{convert|2559|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|2559|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 53h 15m
| journey time = 53h 15m
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| seating = No
| 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 = No
| baggage = No
| 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 = 15655/15656
| trainnumber = 15655/15656
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The '''Kamakhya - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express''' is an [[Superfast Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]] that runs between [[Kamakhya Junction railway station|Kamakhya Junction]] and [[Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station|Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 15655/15656<ref name="profile">{{cite web|title=List of the trains announced in the Railway Budget 2014-15 which would serve the State of Jammu & Kashmir and status of implementation|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=126640|work=[[Government of India]]|publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]]|date=4 September 2015}}</ref> train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/mdetails.asp?id=mar1017/city053 NF Railway has decided to attach extra coaches to some long-distance trains]</ref><ref>[http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/mdetails.asp?id=feb2517/city053 Extra AC coaches for trains to clear rush]</ref><ref>[http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=5634&id=0,4,268 CANCELLATION/DIVERSION /SHORT TERMINATION/SHORT ORIGINATION OF TRAINS DUE TO DERAILMENT OF 11078 JAMMU TAWI-PUNE JHELUM EXPRESS TRAIN]</ref>
The '''Kamakhya–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express''' is an [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train belonging to [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Kamakhya Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra}} in India. It is currently being operated with 15655/15656<ref name="profile">{{cite web|title=List of the trains announced in the Railway Budget 2014-15 which would serve the State of Jammu & Kashmir and status of implementation|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=126640|publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]]|date=4 September 2015}}</ref> train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/mdetails.asp?id=mar1017/city053 NF Railway has decided to attach extra coaches to some long-distance trains]</ref><ref>[http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/mdetails.asp?id=feb2517/city053 Extra AC coaches for trains to clear rush]</ref><ref>[http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=5634&id=0,4,268 CANCELLATION/DIVERSION /SHORT TERMINATION/SHORT ORIGINATION OF TRAINS DUE TO DERAILMENT OF 11078 JAMMU TAWI-PUNE JHELUM EXPRESS TRAIN]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 15655/Kamakhya - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express has an average speed of 48&nbsp;km/hr and covers 2559&nbsp;km in 53h 15m. The 15656/Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra - Kamakhya Express has an average speed of 45&nbsp;km/hr and covers 2559&nbsp;km in 56h 50m.
The 15655/Kamakhya–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express has an average speed of 48&nbsp;km/hr and covers 2559&nbsp;km in 53h 15m. The 15656/Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–Kamakhya Express has an average speed of 45&nbsp;km/hr and covers 2559&nbsp;km in 56h 50m.


== Route and halts ==
== Route and halts ==
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{{cmn|colwidth=30em|
* {{rws|Kamakhya Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kamakhya Junction}}
* {{rws|New Bongaigaon Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|New Bongaigaon Junction}}
* {{rws|New Alipurduar}}
* {{stnlnk|New Alipurduar}}
* {{rws|New Cooch Behar}}
* {{stnlnk|New Cooch Behar}}
* {{rws|New Jalpaiguri Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|New Jalpaiguri Junction}}
* {{rws|Katihar Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Katihar Junction}}
* {{rws|Barauni Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Barauni Junction}}
* {{rws|Samastipur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Samastipur Junction}}
* {{rws|Laheriasarai}}
* {{stnlnk|Laheriasarai}}
* {{rws|Darbhanga Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Darbhanga Junction}}
* {{rws|Sitamarhi Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Sitamarhi Junction}}
* {{rws|Raxaul Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Raxaul Junction}}
* {{rws|Bettiah}}
* {{stnlnk|Bettiah}}
* {{rws|Gorakhpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Gorakhpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Basti}}   
* {{stnlnk|Basti}}   
* {{rws|Gonda Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Gonda Junction}}
* {{rws|Sitapur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Sitapur Junction}}
* {{rws|Bareilly Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Bareilly Junction}}
* {{rws|Moradabad Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Moradabad Junction}}
* {{rws|Laksar Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Laksar Junction}}
* {{rws|Saharanpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Saharanpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Ambala Cantonment Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Ambala Cantonment Junction}}
* {{rws|Ludhiana Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Ludhiana Junction}}
* {{rws|Jalandhar Cantonment Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Jalandhar Cantonment Junction}}
* {{rws|Pathankot Cantonment}}
* {{stnlnk|Pathankot Cantonment}}
* {{rws|Jammu Tawi}}
* {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}}
* {{rws|Udhampur}}
* {{stnlnk|Udhampur}}
* {{rws|Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra}}
* {{stnlnk|Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra}}
}}
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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
|-
|-
| 15655 || KYQ || [[Kamakhya Junction railway station|Kamakhya]] || 10:45 AM || SUN || [[Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station|Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra]] || 4:00 PM || TUE
| 15655 || KYQ || Kamakhya Junction || 10:45 AM || SUN || Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra || 4:00 PM || TUE
|-
|-
| 15656 || SVDK || [[Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station|Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra]] || 3:40 AM || WED || [[Kamakhya Junction railway station|Kamakhya]] || 12:30 PM || FRI
| 15656 || SVDK || Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra || 3:40 AM || WED || Kamakhya Junction || 12:30 PM || FRI
|}
|}


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


The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches :
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches:


* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 3 AC III Tier
* 3 AC III Tier
* 6 Sleeper Coaches
* 6 Sleeper coaches
* 6 General Unreserved
* 6 General Unreserved
* 2 End-on Generator
* 2 End-on Generator
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Siliguri|Siliguri Loco Shed]] based [[WDM 3A]] diesel locomotive from [[Kamakhya]] to [[Gorakhpur]]. From [[Gorakhpur]] train is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad Loco Shed]] based [[WAM-4]] electric locomotive up till [[Katra, Jammu and Kashmir|Katra]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Siliguri|Siliguri Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive from Kamakhya to [[Gorakhpur]]. From Gorakhpur the train is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad Loco Shed]]-based [[WAM-4]] electric locomotive up till Katra, and vice versa.


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station]]
* [[Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station]]
* [[Kamakhya Junction railway station]]
* [[Kamakhya Junction railway station]]
* [[Indore - Guwahati Weekly Express]]
* [[Indore–Guwahati Weekly Express]]


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/23108 15655/Kamakhya - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/23108 15655/Kamakhya - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/23200 15656/Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra - Kamakhya Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/23200 15656/Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra - Kamakhya Express] India Rail Info


{{Railway lines in Eastern India}}
{{Railways in Eastern India}}
{{Northeast Frontier Railway}}
{{Northeast Frontier Railway}}


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{{DEFAULTSORT:Kamakhya-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[Category:Transport in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[Category:Transport in Guwahati]]
[[Category:Transport in Guwahati]]

Latest revision as of 23:48, 3 August 2021

Kamakhya–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service27 May 2016; 10 years ago (2016-05-27)[1]
Current operator(s)Northeast Frontier Railway zone
Route
StartKamakhya Junction (KYQ)
Stops38
EndShri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK)
Distance travelled2,559 km (1,590 mi)
Service frequencyWeekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)15655/15656
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLHB coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed48 km/h (30 mph), including halts

The Kamakhya–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express is an Superfast Express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Kamakhya Junction and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra in India. It is currently being operated with 15655/15656[1] train numbers on a weekly basis.[2][3][4]

Service[edit | edit source]

The 15655/Kamakhya–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express has an average speed of 48 km/hr and covers 2559 km in 53h 15m. The 15656/Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–Kamakhya Express has an average speed of 45 km/hr and covers 2559 km in 56h 50m.

Route and halts[edit | edit source]

The important halts of the train are:

Schedule[edit | edit source]

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
15655 KYQ Kamakhya Junction 10:45 AM SUN Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra 4:00 PM TUE
15656 SVDK Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra 3:40 AM WED Kamakhya Junction 12:30 PM FRI

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 6 Sleeper coaches
  • 6 General Unreserved
  • 2 End-on Generator

Traction[edit | edit source]

Both trains are hauled by a Siliguri Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Kamakhya to Gorakhpur. From Gorakhpur the train is hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAM-4 electric locomotive up till Katra, and vice versa.

See also[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

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

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "List of the trains announced in the Railway Budget 2014-15 which would serve the State of Jammu & Kashmir and status of implementation". Press Information Bureau. 4 September 2015.
  2. ↑ NF Railway has decided to attach extra coaches to some long-distance trains
  3. ↑ Extra AC coaches for trains to clear rush
  4. ↑ CANCELLATION/DIVERSION /SHORT TERMINATION/SHORT ORIGINATION OF TRAINS DUE TO DERAILMENT OF 11078 JAMMU TAWI-PUNE JHELUM EXPRESS TRAIN

External links[edit | edit source]

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