Naharlagun–Guwahati Donyi Polo Express

The 15617 / 15618 Naharlagun–Guwahati Donyi Polo Express previously known as Naharlagun–Guwahati Intercity Express is a daily Intercity Express of the Indian Railways, which runs between Guwahati in Assam and Naharlagun in Arunachal Pradesh.[1][2][3][4]

Naharlagun–Guwahati Donyi Polo Express
Overview
Service typeIntercity
StatusOperational
LocaleArunachal Pradesh, Assam
First service20 February 2015; 10 years ago (2015-02-20)
Current operator(s)Northeast Frontier Railway zone
Route
StartNaharlagun (NHLN)
EndGuwahati (GHY)
Distance travelled333 km (207 mi)
Average journey time8 hours 50 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)15617 / 15618
On-board services
Sleeping arrangementsAvailable
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesLHB coaches
Baggage facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed57.35 km/h (36 mph)
Route map
Donyi Polo Express (Guwahati – Naharlagun)Route map

StopsEdit

LocomotiveEdit

The train is hauled by WDM-3A diesel locomotive of the Malda Shed.

Coach compositionEdit

The train consists of 15 LHB coaches as follows:[5]

  • 2 SLR
  • 8 Sleeper coach
  • 3 AC Three Tier
  • 1 AC Two Tier
  • 1 AC 1st Class cum Two Tier

ReferencesEdit

  1. Additional coaches added to train
  2. Arunachal Governor reviews railway projects
  3. New trains set to begin journey
  4. RAILWAYS TO BE THE ENGINE OF GROWTH FOR THE NORTHEAST - PM
  5. "15618/Naharlagun–Guwahati Donyi Polo Express (PT) – Naharlagun to Guwahati NFR/Northeast Frontier Zone – Railway Enquiry". Retrieved 24 February 2021.