Kamakhya–Gaya Weekly Express
Gaya - Kamakhya Weekly Express is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Gaya Junction in Bihar and Kamakhya Junction in Assam. It is currently being operated with 15619/15620 train numbers on once in week basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Assam, West Bengal and Bihar |
| First service | 27 February 2009 |
| Current operator(s) | North East Frontier Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Gaya Junction (GAYA) |
| Stops | 19 |
| End | Kamakhya Junction (KYQ) |
| Distance travelled | 1,070 km (660 mi) |
| Average journey time | 22 hours 45 mins |
| Service frequency | once a Week |
| Train number(s) | 15619/15620 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 47 km/h (29 mph) |
Service
The 15619/Gaya - Kamakhya Weekly Express has an average speed of 46 km/hr and covers 1071 km in 23 hrs 20 mins. 15620/Kamakhya–Gaya Weekly Express has an average speed of 47 km/hr and covers 1071 km in 22 hrs 40 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are :
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15619 | GAYA | Gaya | 12:55 PM (Afternoon) | Tuesday | Kamakhya | 12:30 PM (Afternoon) | Wednesday |
| 15620 | KYQ | Kamakhya | 7:00 AM | Monday | Gaya | 5:40 AM | Tuesday |
RSA - Rake Sharing
15621/15622 - Kamakhya - Anand Vihar Weekly Express
Traction
As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a Malda Diesel Loco Shed based WDM-3A or WDM-3D from Gaya up to Kamakhya until remainder of the journey ends at Kamakhya.
Rake Maintenance
The train is maintained by the Guwahati Coaching Depot. The same rake is used for Kamakhya - Anand Vihar Weekly Express for one way which is altered by the second rake on the other way.
Coach composite
The train consists of 21 coaches :
- 5 AC III Tier
- 1 AC II Tier
- 10 Sleeper Coaches
- 3 General
- 2 EOG
References
External links
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