Kamakhya–Anand Vihar Terminal North East Express
Kamakhya Anand Vihar Terminal Express also known as North East Express is a Express train of Indian Railways - Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Guwahati and Anand Vihar Terminal in India.
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 1 April 1986 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | North East Frontier Railways | ||||
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| Start | Kamakhya Junction (KYQ) | ||||
| Stops | 29 | ||||
| End | Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,866 km (1,159 mi) | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12505 / 12506 | ||||
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| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Pantry Car Coach attached | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 55.37 km/h (34 mph), including halts | ||||
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It operates as train number 12505 from Guwahati to Anand Vihar Terminal and as train number 12506 in the reverse direction serving the states of Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi.
Coaches
The 12505 / 06 Kamakhya Anand Vihar Terminal North East Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 14 Sleeper Class, 4 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. In addition it carries a Pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Speed
The train travels at an average speed of 55 km/h (34 mph).
Routeing
The 12505 / 06 Kamakhya Anand Vihar Terminal North East Express runs from Kamakhya via New Jalpaiguri, Barauni Junction, Patna Junction, Mughalsarai Junction, Allahabad Junction, Kanpur Central, Tundla Junction to Anand Vihar Terminal.
References
- "Train traffic hit for over 4 hours - The Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "Food extremes bug passengers on trains to Northeast". telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "Train services to and from Northeast disrupted | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dnaindia.com. 24 July 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2014.