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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 6 February 2002 |
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Ranchi Junction (RNC) |
| Stops | 25 |
| End | Kamakhya Junction (KYQ) |
| Distance travelled | 1,191 km (740 mi) |
| Average journey time | 27 hours |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 15661 / 15662 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Observation facilities | LHB coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 44 km/h (27 mph) |
The 15561/15562 Ranchi–Kamakhya Express is an express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between the city Ranchi Junction of Jharkhand and Kamakhya Junction of Assam in India.[1][2]
It operates as train number 15561 from Ranchi Junction to Kamakhya Junction and as train number 15562 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Assam, Bihar, West Bengal and Jharkhand.
Service[edit | edit source]
The 15661/Ranchi–Kamakhya Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 1191 km in 27 hrs. 15662/Kamakhya–Ranchi Express has an average speed of 45 km/h and covers 1191 km in 26 hrs 25 mins.
Route and halts[edit | edit source]
The important halts of the train are :
JHARKHAND
WEST BENGAL
- Asansol Junction
- Durgapur
- Siuri
- Sainthia Junction
- Rampurhat Junction
- New Farakka Junction
- Malda Town
- New Jalpaiguri Junction
- Siliguri Junction
- Malbazar Junction
- Binnaguri Junction
- Hasimara Railway Station
- Alipurduar Junction
BIHAR
ASSAM
Note: Bold letters indicates Major Railway Stations/Major Cities.
Traction[edit | edit source]
Ranchi Kamakhya Express is hauled by an Asansol Electric Loco Shed-based WAG-5/WAP-4 or Howrah Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-4 from Ranchi to New Jalpaiguri, From New Jalpaiguri to Kamakhya the train is hauled by Siliguri Diesel Loco Shed-based WDM-3A/WDP-4D/WDP-4 Locomotive .
Coach composition[edit | edit source]
The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier coach
- 10 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General coaches
- 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
The train doesn't have Pantry Car Coach, but On board Catering services and E-Catering Services are available.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- 15661/Ranchi - Kamakhya Express India Rail Info
- 15662/Kamakhya - Ranchi Express India Rail Info
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