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{{Short description|Express train}}
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Udaipur City–Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express
| name = Udaipur City–Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express
| image=
| image = Ministry of Railways India.svg
| caption =
| caption =
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| first = 14 November 2011 [http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20111114/1871633.html] [http://www.nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1321022551862-pr_11.11.11.docx_1.pdf]
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2011|11|14}}
| last =
| last =
| operator = [[North Western Railway zone|North Western Railways]]
| operator = [[North Western Railway zone|North Western Railway]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Udaipur City}} (UDZ)  
| start = {{stnlnk|Udaipur City}} (UDZ)
| stops = 41
| stops = 41
| end = {{stnlnk|Kamakhya}} (KYQ)
| end = {{stnlnk|Kamakhya}} (KYQ)
| distance = {{convert|2611|km|0|abbr=on}}    
| distance = {{convert|2611|km|0|abbr=on}}    
| journeytime =  57 hrs 25 mins  
| journeytime =  57 hrs 25 mins
| frequency = Weekly
| frequency = Weekly
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved [http://www.nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1321022551862-pr_11.11.11.docx_1.pdf]
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved  
| seating = Yes
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =  
| autorack =
| catering = [[Pantry car]] attached
| catering = Available
| observation = Large windows  
| observation = Large windows  
| entertainment =
| entertainment =
| baggage =  
| baggage = No
| other facilities=
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 19709 / 19710
| trainnumber = 19615 / 19616
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br/>{{convert|46.28|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| speed = {{convert|46|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = [[File:(Jaipur - Kamakhya) Kavi Guru Express route map.png|300px|(Jaipur–Kamakhya) Kavi Guru Express route map]]
| map =  
| map_state =
| map_state =
}}
}}


The 19709 / 19710 '''Udaipur City–Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train of the [[Kavi Guru Express|Kavi Guru]] series belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[North Western Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Udaipur City}} and {{stnlnk|Kamakhya}} in India.
The 19615 / 19616 '''Udaipur City–Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train of the [[Kavi Guru Express|Kavi Guru]] series belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[North Western Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Udaipur City}}, [[Rajasthan]] and {{stnlnk|Kamakhya}}, [[Assam]] in India.


It operates as train number 19709 from Udaipur City to Kamakhya and as train number 19710 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Rajasthan]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Bihar]], [[West Bengal]] and [[Assam]].
It operates as train number 19615 from Udaipur City to Kamakhya and as train number 19606 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Rajasthan]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Bihar]], [[West Bengal]] and [[Assam]].


For the convenience of passengers, Kavi Guru Express was extended up to Udaipur City in 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1341&did=155124328814973687F48477C06413A205510539D301C|title=Kavi Guru Express extended to run upto Udaipur|website=North East Frontier Railway}}</ref>
For the convenience of passengers, Kavi Guru Express was extended up to Udaipur City in 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1341&did=155124328814973687F48477C06413A205510539D301C|title=Kavi Guru Express extended to run upto Udaipur|website=North East Frontier Railway}}</ref>
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==Coaches==
==Coaches==


The 19709 / 19710 Udaipur City–Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 5 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper class, 6 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It carries a [[pantry car]] [http://www.nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1321022551862-pr_11.11.11.docx_1.pdf]
The 19615 / 19616 Udaipur City–Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 5 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper class, 6 General Unreserved and 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It carries a [[pantry car]] [http://www.nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1321022551862-pr_11.11.11.docx_1.pdf]


As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
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==Service==
==Service==


19709 Udaipur City–Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express covers the distance of {{convert|2611|km|0|abbr=on}} in 56 hours 05 mins (45.92&nbsp;km/hr) & in 57 hours 25 mins as 19710 Kamakhya–Udaipur City Kavi Guru Express (46.65&nbsp;km/hr).
19615 Udaipur City–Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express covers the distance of {{convert|2611|km|0|abbr=on}} in 56 hours 05 mins (45.92&nbsp;km/h) and in 57 hours 25 mins as 19616 Kamakhya–Udaipur City Kavi Guru Express (46.65&nbsp;km/h).


As the average speed of the train is below {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
As the average speed of the train is below {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
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==Routeing==
==Routeing==


The 19709 / 19710 Udaipur City–Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express runs from  
The 19615 / 19616 Udaipur City–Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express runs from


'''RAJASTHAN'''
'''RAJASTHAN'''
*'''[[Udaipur City railway station|Udaipur City]]''' via  
* '''[[Udaipur City railway station|Udaipur City]]''' via
*{{stnlnk|Mavli Junction}}
* {{rws|Rana Pratap Nagar}}
*{{stnlnk|Chanderiya}}
* {{stnlnk|Mavli Junction}}
*'''{{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction}}'''
* {{stnlnk|Chanderiya}}
*'''{{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}}'''
* '''{{stnlnk|Ajmer Junction}}'''
*{{stnlnk|Bharatpur Junction}}
* '''{{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}}'''
* {{rws|Bandikui Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Bharatpur Junction}}


'''UTTAR PRADESH'''
'''UTTAR PRADESH'''
*[[Achhnera|Achhnera Junction]]
* [[Achhnera|Achhnera Junction]]
*'''{{stnlnk|Mathura Junction}}'''
* '''{{stnlnk|Mathura Junction}}'''
*'''{{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}}'''
* {{rws|Hathras City}}
*'''{{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}}'''
* {{rws|Kasganj Junction}}
*{{stnlnk|Faizabad Junction}}
* {{rws|Farrukhabad Junction}}
*'''{{stnlnk|Gorakhpur Junction}}'''
* '''{{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}}'''
* '''{{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}}'''
* {{rws|Ayodhya Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Faizabad Junction}}
* '''{{stnlnk|Gorakhpur Junction}}'''
* {{rws|Deoria Sadar}}


'''BIHAR'''
'''BIHAR'''
*{{stnlnk|Muzaffarpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Siwan Junction}}
*{{stnlnk|Barauni Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Muzaffarpur Junction}}
*'''{{stnlnk|Katihar Junction}}'''
* {{stnlnk|Barauni Junction}}
* '''{{stnlnk|Katihar Junction}}'''


'''WEST BENGAL'''
'''WEST BENGAL'''
*'''{{stnlnk|New Jalpaiguri}}'''
* '''[[New Jalpaiguri Junction railway station|New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri)]]'''
*[[Dalgaon Railway Station]]
* [[Dalgaon Railway Station]]
*'''{{stnlnk|Alipurduar Junction}} '''to  
* '''{{stnlnk|Alipurduar Junction}} '''to


'''ASSAM'''
'''ASSAM'''
*'''[[Kamakhya Junction railway station|Kamakhya Railway Station]]'''
* '''[[Kamakhya Junction railway station|Kamakhya Railway Station]]'''


It reverses direction of travel at {{stnlnk|Achhnera Junction}}.
It reverses direction of travel at {{stnlnk|Achhnera Junction}}.
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==Traction==
==Traction==


As most sections of the route are yet to be fully electrified, a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Bhagat Ki Kothi|Bhagat Ki Kothi]]-based [[WDP-4D]] locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.
The train is hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] locomotive from [[Kamakhya railway station|Kamakhya]] to Udaipur and vice-versa .


==Operation==
==Operation==
 
* 19615 Udaipur City–Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express runs from Udaipur City every Monday reaching Kamakhya on the 3rd day.
*19709 Udaipur City–Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express runs from Udaipur City every Monday reaching Kamakhya on the 3rd day.
* 19616 Kamakhya–Udaipur City Kavi Guru Express runs from Kamakhya every Thursday reaching Udaipur City on the 3rd day.
*19710 Kamakhya–Udaipur City Kavi Guru Express runs from Kamakhya every Thursday reaching Udaipur City on the 3rd day.


==Incidents==
==Incidents==
At approximately 17:40 on 13 November 2013, {{rws|Kamakhya}}-bound train Udaipur City–Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express travelling through Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, approached the [[Jaldhaka River]] Bridge at approximately {{convert|80|kph|abbr=on}} and collided with a herd of 40–50 Indian elephants, killing five adults, two calves, and injuring ten others. This incident details is [[2013 Chapramari Forest train accident]]<ref name='ET 2013-11-13'>{{cite news | first = Debasis | last = Sarkar | title = 'Railways Killer track' again kills 7 elephants in West Bengal | date = 13 November 2013 | url = http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-11-13/news/44030921_1_rail-track-elephants-new-jalpaiguri | work = The Economic Times | access-date = 14 November 2013}}</ref><ref name="IRI">{{cite web | url = http://indiarailinfo.com/train/jaipur-kamakhya-kavi-guru-express-19709-jp-to-kyq/15564/272/547 | title = 19709/Jaipur-Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express | access-date = 14 November 2013 | work = India Rail Info}}</ref><ref name='Banerjee 2013-11-14'>{{cite news | first = Manik | last = Banerjee | title = India Train Crash Kills 7 Elephants | date = 14 November 2013 | work = [[Huffington Post]] | url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/14/india-train-crash-elephants-killed_n_4272589.html | agency = Associated Press | access-date = 14 November 2013}}</ref> Surviving elephants initially fled but soon [[elephant cognition#Death ritual|returned to the scene of the accident]] and remained there until being dispersed by officials.<ref name='Banerjee 2013-11-14'/>
At approximately 17:40 on 13 November 2013, {{rws|Kamakhya}}-bound train Udaipur City–Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express travelling through [[Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary]], between {{rws|Chalsa}} and {{rws|Nagrakata}} approached the [[Jaldhaka River]] Bridge at approximately {{convert|80|kph|abbr=on}} and collided with a herd of 40–50 Indian elephants, killing five adults, two calves, and injuring ten others. This incident details is [[2013 Chapramari Forest train accident]]<ref name='ET 2013-11-13'>{{cite news | first = Debasis | last = Sarkar | title = 'Railways Killer track' again kills 7 elephants in West Bengal | date = 13 November 2013 | url = http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-11-13/news/44030921_1_rail-track-elephants-new-jalpaiguri | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131116195959/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-11-13/news/44030921_1_rail-track-elephants-new-jalpaiguri | url-status = dead | archive-date = 16 November 2013 | work = The Economic Times | access-date = 14 November 2013}}</ref><ref name="IRI">{{cite web | url = http://indiarailinfo.com/train/jaipur-kamakhya-kavi-guru-express-19709-jp-to-kyq/15564/272/547 | title = 19709/Jaipur-Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express | access-date = 14 November 2013 | work = India Rail Info}}</ref><ref name='Banerjee 2013-11-14'>{{cite news | first = Manik | last = Banerjee | title = India Train Crash Kills 7 Elephants | date = 14 November 2013 | work = [[Huffington Post]] | url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/14/india-train-crash-elephants-killed_n_4272589.html | agency = Associated Press | access-date = 14 November 2013}}</ref> Surviving elephants initially fled but soon [[elephant cognition#Death ritual|returned to the scene of the accident]] and remained there until being dispersed by officials.<ref name='Banerjee 2013-11-14'/>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Kavi Guru Express]]
* [[Kavi Guru Express]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
* http://media2.intoday.in/businesstoday/images/RailBudget_2011-12.pdf
* http://media2.intoday.in/businesstoday/images/RailBudget_2011-12.pdf {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140913010802/http://media2.intoday.in/businesstoday/images/RailBudget_2011-12.pdf |date=13 September 2014 }}
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccQ0eVhdE-Y
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccQ0eVhdE-Y
* http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20111114/1871633.html
* http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20111114/1871633.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906133431/http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20111114/1871633.html |date=6 September 2014 }}
* http://www.nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1321022551862-pr_11.11.11.docx_1.pdf
* http://www.nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1321022551862-pr_11.11.11.docx_1.pdf
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78r3tFej83U
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78r3tFej83U


==External links==
==External links==
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |access-date=5 April 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131125225205/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archive-date=25 November 2013 }}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |access-date=5 April 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131125225205/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archive-date=25 November 2013 }}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=&#91;IRFCA&#93; Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|access-date=5 April 2014}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=&#91;IRFCA&#93; Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|access-date=5 April 2014}}


{{Kavi Guru Express}}
{{Kavi Guru Express}}

Latest revision as of 18:09, 18 February 2026


Udaipur City–Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service14 November 2011; 14 years ago (2011-11-14)
Current operator(s)North Western Railway
Route
StartUdaipur City (UDZ)
Stops41
EndKamakhya (KYQ)
Distance travelled2,611 km (1,622 mi)
Average journey time57 hrs 25 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)19615 / 19616
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed46 km/h (29 mph) average including halts.

The 19615 / 19616 Udaipur City–Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express is an Express train of the Kavi Guru series belonging to Indian Railways – North Western Railway zone that runs between Udaipur City, Rajasthan and Kamakhya, Assam in India.

It operates as train number 19615 from Udaipur City to Kamakhya and as train number 19606 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam.

For the convenience of passengers, Kavi Guru Express was extended up to Udaipur City in 2019.[1]

Coaches[edit | edit source]

The 19615 / 19616 Udaipur City–Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 5 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper class, 6 General Unreserved and 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It carries a pantry car [1]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service[edit | edit source]

19615 Udaipur City–Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express covers the distance of 2,611 km (1,622 mi) in 56 hours 05 mins (45.92 km/h) and in 57 hours 25 mins as 19616 Kamakhya–Udaipur City Kavi Guru Express (46.65 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing[edit | edit source]

The 19615 / 19616 Udaipur City–Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express runs from

RAJASTHAN

UTTAR PRADESH

BIHAR

WEST BENGAL

ASSAM

It reverses direction of travel at Achhnera Junction.

Traction[edit | edit source]

The train is hauled by an Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-7 locomotive from Kamakhya to Udaipur and vice-versa .

Operation[edit | edit source]

  • 19615 Udaipur City–Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express runs from Udaipur City every Monday reaching Kamakhya on the 3rd day.
  • 19616 Kamakhya–Udaipur City Kavi Guru Express runs from Kamakhya every Thursday reaching Udaipur City on the 3rd day.

Incidents[edit | edit source]

At approximately 17:40 on 13 November 2013, Kamakhya-bound train Udaipur City–Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express travelling through Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, between Chalsa and Nagrakata approached the Jaldhaka River Bridge at approximately 80 km/h (50 mph) and collided with a herd of 40–50 Indian elephants, killing five adults, two calves, and injuring ten others. This incident details is 2013 Chapramari Forest train accident[2][3][4] Surviving elephants initially fled but soon returned to the scene of the accident and remained there until being dispersed by officials.[4]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Kavi Guru Express extended to run upto Udaipur". North East Frontier Railway.
  2. ↑ Sarkar, Debasis (13 November 2013). "'Railways Killer track' again kills 7 elephants in West Bengal". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 16 November 2013. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
  3. ↑ "19709/Jaipur-Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express". India Rail Info. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Banerjee, Manik (14 November 2013). "India Train Crash Kills 7 Elephants". Huffington Post. Associated Press. Retrieved 14 November 2013.

External links[edit | edit source]

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