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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2003|12|15}} | | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2003|12|15}} | ||
| last = | | last = | ||
| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway | | operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|Northeast Frontier Railway]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{ | | start = {{stnlnk|Okha}} (OKHA) | ||
| stops = 42 | | stops = 42 | ||
| end = {{ | | end = {{stnlnk|Guwahati}} (GHY) | ||
| distance = {{convert|3220|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|3220|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journeytime = 64 hours 55 mins | | journeytime = 64 hours 55 mins | ||
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| baggage = Yes | | baggage = Yes | ||
| otherfacilities = Below the seats | | otherfacilities = Below the seats | ||
| stock = [[ | | stock = [[LHB coaches]] | ||
| gauge = {{ | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} | ||
| el = | | el = | ||
| trainnumber = 15635 / 15636 | | trainnumber = 15635 / 15636 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
The 15635 / 15636 '''Dwarka Express'''<ref>{{cite web|title=Guwahati-Okha Express named Dwarka Express|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=493 | The 15635 / 15636 '''Dwarka Express'''<ref>{{cite web|title=Guwahati-Okha Express named Dwarka Express|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=493|publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]]|accessdate=26 December 2003}}</ref> is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting {{stnlnk|Okha}} in [[Gujarat]] and {{stnlnk|Guwahati Junction}} in [[Assam]]. It is currently being operated with 15635/15636 train numbers on a weekly basis. | ||
== Service == | ==Service== | ||
15635/ Okha–Guwahati Dwarka Express has an average speed of 48 km/hr and covers 3220 km in 67 hrs 30 mins.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/dwarka-express-15635/432/1757/546| title=15635/Dwarka Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref> | |||
15636/Guwahati–Okha Dwarka Express has an average speed of 49 km/hr and covers 3220 km in 65 hrs 10 mins.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/dwarka-express-15636/433/546/1757| title=15636/Dwarka Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref> | |||
== Route & | ==Route & halts== | ||
The important halts of the train are : | The important halts of the train are : | ||
* '''{{ | * '''{{stnlnk|Okha}}''' | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Dwarka}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Jamnagar}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Rajkot}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Vadodara}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Ratlam Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Sawai Madhopur}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Gangapur City}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Agra Fort}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Tundla}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Varanasi}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Mughalsarai Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Barauni Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Katihar Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Barsoi}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Kishanganj}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|New Jalpaiguri}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|New Cooch Behar}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|New Alipurduar}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|New Bongaigaon}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Rangiya}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Kamakhya}} | ||
* '''{{ | * '''{{stnlnk|Guwahati}}''' | ||
==Coach | ==Coach composition== | ||
The train consists of 23 coaches: | The train consists of 23 coaches: | ||
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* 1 AC II Tier | * 1 AC II Tier | ||
* 4 AC III Tier | * 4 AC III Tier | ||
* 13 Sleeper | * 13 Sleeper coaches | ||
* 2 General Unreserved | * 2 General Unreserved | ||
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake | * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake | ||
* 1 Pantry | * 1 Pantry car | ||
==Schedule== | ==Schedule== | ||
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{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Train | ! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Departure day !! Arrival station !! Arrival time !! Arrival day | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 15635 || OKHA || | | 15635 || OKHA || Okha || 11:40 AM || Friday || Guwahati Junction || 07:10 AM || Monday | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 15636 || GHY || | | 15636 || GHY || Guwahati Junction || 10:45 AM || Monday || Okha || 03:55 AM || Thursday | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Direction | == Direction reversal == | ||
The train reverses its direction at: | |||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}} | ||
== Traction == | == Traction == | ||
As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva Diesel Loco Shed]] based [[WDM 3A]] locomotive from | As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva Diesel Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] locomotive from Okha up to {{stnlnk|Vadodara}} handing over to [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara Electric Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4E]] locomotive take the train till {{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}} where {{stnlnk|New Guwahati}} based [[WDM-3A]] twins locomotive complete its remainder of the journey until Guwahati. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[ | * [[Ahmedabad–Patna Weekly Express]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Gandhidham–Kamakhya Express]] | ||
* [[Sabarmati Express]] | * [[Sabarmati Express]] | ||