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{{short description| | {{short description|Train in India}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2019}} | {{Use Indian English|date=July 2019}} | ||
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{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = | | name = Barak Brahmaputra Express | ||
| image= | | image = | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]] | | type = [[Express trains in India|Express]] | ||
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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2018|04|08}} | | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2018|04|08}} | ||
| last = | | last = | ||
| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|Northeast Frontier | | operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|Northeast Frontier Railway]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{rws|Silchar}} | | start = {{rws|Silchar}} (SCL) | ||
| stops = | | stops = 9 | ||
| end = {{rws|New Tinsukia}} | | end = {{rws|New Tinsukia}} (NTSK) | ||
| distance = {{convert|566|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|566|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journeytime = | | journeytime = 14 hours 30 minutes | ||
| frequency = Weekly | | frequency = Weekly | ||
| class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 | | class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 Tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 Tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper Class]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|General Unreserved]] | ||
| seating = | | seating = Yes | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = | | catering = On-board catering, <br/> E-catering | ||
| observation = | | observation = Large windows | ||
| entertainment = | | entertainment = | ||
| baggage = | | baggage = No | ||
| | | otherfacilities = Below the seats | ||
| stock = [[ | | stock = [[LHB coach]] | ||
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | | gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | ||
| el = | | el = | ||
| trainnumber = | | trainnumber = 15641 / 15642 | ||
| speed = {{convert|100|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum <br/> | | speed = {{convert|100|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br/>{{convert|39|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts. | ||
| map = | | map = | ||
| map_state = | | map_state = | ||
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The ''' | The 15641 / 15642 '''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. It was flagged off by [[Sarbananda Sonowal]] (former Chief Minister of Assam) and [[Rajen Gohain]] (former Minister of state of Railways), from Dibrugarh with | This train was inaugurated on 8 April 2018. It was flagged off by [[Sarbananda Sonowal]] ([[Chief Ministers of Assam|former Chief Minister of Assam]]) and [[Rajen Gohain]] (former Minister of state of Railways), from Dibrugarh with a weekly frequency train service and it was run 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== | ||
This train passes through {{rws|Badarpur Junction}}, {{rws|Lumding Junction}}, {{rws|Dimapur}} & {{rws|Mariani Junction}} on both sides. | This train passes through every Major station including {{rws|Badarpur Junction}}, [[New Haflong railway station|New Haflong]], {{rws|Lumding Junction}}, {{rws|Dimapur}} & {{rws|Mariani Junction}} on both sides. Sometime for passes train has to stop at some small halt too, which sometime increase the journey time. | ||
==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
As | As the route is partially electrified, a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Siliguri|Siliguri Loco Shed]] based [[WDP-4|WDP-4 / WDP-4B / WDP-4D]] diesel locomotives pulls the train in both directions. | ||
==Rake sharing== | ==Rake sharing== | ||
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[[Category:Transport in Dibrugarh]] | [[Category:Transport in Dibrugarh]] | ||
[[Category:Express trains in India]] | [[Category:Express trains in India]] | ||
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2018]] | |||
Latest revision as of 19:38, 3 March 2026
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Assam |
| First service | 8 April 2018 |
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Silchar (SCL) |
| Stops | 9 |
| End | New Tinsukia (NTSK) |
| Distance travelled | 566 km (352 mi) |
| Average journey time | 14 hours 30 minutes |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 15641 / 15642 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) maximum, 39 km/h (24 mph) average including halts. |
The 15641 / 15642 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 | edit source]
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 a weekly frequency train service and it was run as Silchar–Dibrugarh Express. After 2 months in June 2018 this train name was given as Barak Brahmaputra Express.[2]
Routes[edit | edit source]
This train passes through every Major station including Badarpur Junction, New Haflong, Lumding Junction, Dimapur & Mariani Junction on both sides. Sometime for passes train has to stop at some small halt too, which sometime increase the journey time.
Traction[edit | edit source]
As the route is partially electrified, a Siliguri Loco Shed based WDP-4 / WDP-4B / WDP-4D diesel locomotives pulls the train in both directions.
Rake sharing[edit | edit source]
The train shares its rake with 12507 Aronai Express and 12515/16 Coimbatore–Silchar Express.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ indiarailinfo.com, Retrieved 27 May 2019.
- ↑ indianexpress.com, Retrieved 27 May 2019.