Dwarka Express
The 15635 / 15636 Dwarka Express[1] is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Okha in Gujarat and Guwahati Junction in Assam. It is currently being operated with 15635/15636 train numbers on a weekly basis.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 15 December 2003 |
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Okha (OKHA) |
| Stops | 42 |
| End | Guwahati (GHY) |
| Distance travelled | 3,220 km (2,001 mi) |
| Average journey time | 64 hours 55 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 15635 / 15636 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleepar Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Baggage facilities | Yes |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts |
Service
15635/ Okha–Guwahati Dwarka Express has an average speed of 48 km/hr and covers 3220 km in 67 hrs 30 mins.[2]
15636/Guwahati–Okha Dwarka Express has an average speed of 49 km/hr and covers 3220 km in 65 hrs 10 mins.[3]
Route & halts
The important halts of the train are :
- Okha
- Dwarka
- Jamnagar
- Rajkot
- Ahmedabad Junction
- Vadodara
- Ratlam Junction
- Kota Junction
- Sawai Madhopur
- Gangapur City
- Agra Fort
- Tundla
- Kanpur Central
- Lucknow Charbagh
- Varanasi
- Mughalsarai Junction
- Patna Junction
- Barauni Junction
- Katihar Junction
- Barsoi
- Kishanganj
- New Jalpaiguri
- New Cooch Behar
- New Alipurduar
- New Bongaigaon
- Rangiya
- Kamakhya
- Guwahati
Coach composition
The train consists of 23 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 13 Sleeper coaches
- 2 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
- 1 Pantry car
Schedule
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15635 | OKHA | Okha | 11:40 AM | Friday | Guwahati Junction | 07:10 AM | Monday |
| 15636 | GHY | Guwahati Junction | 10:45 AM | Monday | Okha | 03:55 AM | Thursday |
Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction at:
Traction
As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a Vatva Diesel Loco Shed-based WDM-3A locomotive from Okha up to Vadodara handing over to Vadodara Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-4E locomotive take the train till Lucknow Charbagh where New Guwahati based WDM-3A twins locomotive complete its remainder of the journey until Guwahati.
See also
References
- ↑ "Guwahati-Okha Express named Dwarka Express". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 26 December 2003.
- ↑ "15635/Dwarka Express". India Rail Info.
- ↑ "15636/Dwarka Express". India Rail Info.
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