Bikaner–Guwahati Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan |
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Bikaner (BKN) |
| Stops | 30 |
| End | Guwahati (GHY) |
| Distance travelled | 2,315 km (1,438 mi) |
| Average journey time | 48h 25m |
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly [a] |
| Train number(s) | 25631 / 25632 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Baggage facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 48 km/h (30 mph) average including halts |
The 25631 / 25632 Bikaner–Guwahati Express is an Express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Bikaner Junction in Rajasthan and Guwahati in Assam in India. It is currently being operated with 25631/25632 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1][2][3]
Service[]
- 25631 Bikaner–Guwahati Express has an average speed of 48 km/hr and covers 2314 km in 48h 25m.
- 25632 Guwahati–Bikaner Express has an average speed of 52 km/hr and covers 2314 km in 44h 25m.
Route & Halts[]
The important halts of the train are:
- Bikaner
- Nokha
- Nagaur
- Merta Road Junction
- Jaipur Junction
- Bharatpur Junction
- Agra Fort
- Tundla Junction
- Kanpur Central
- Allahabad Junction
- Mughalsarai Junction
- Patna Junction
- Barauni Junction
- Katihar Junction
- New Jalpaiguri
- New Cooch Behar
- New Alipurduar
- Barpeta Road
- Rangiya
- Kamakhya
- Guwahati
Coach composition[]
The train consists of 18 coaches:
- 1 AC III Tier
- 5 Sleeper coaches
- 2 General
- 1 Pantry car
- 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
Traction[]
As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by an Abu Road Diesel Loco Shed-based WDM-3A locomotive from Bikaner to Merta Road Junction. From Merta Road Junction, it is hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Diesel Loco Shed-based WDP-4 / WDP-4B / WDP-4D locomotive to Agra Fort and is then transferred to a -based WAP-4 locomotive power the train until Katihar Junction. From Katihar Junction it is hauled by a New Guwahati-based WDM-3A twins locomotive for the remainder of the journey until Guwahati, and vice versa.
Rake sharing[]
The train is attached to 15631/15632 Barmer–Guwahati Express at Merta Road Junction.
Reversal[]
The train reverses its direction once:
See also[]
Notes[]
- ^ Runs two days in a week for every direction.
References[]
External links[]
- 25631/Bikaner–Guwahati Express India Rail Info
- 25632/Guwahati–Bikaner Express India Rail Info
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