Mahananda Express
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi |
| Current operator(s) | North East Frontier Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Alipurduar Junction (APDJ) |
| Stops | 55 |
| End | Old Delhi Railway Station (DLI) |
| Distance travelled | 1651 km |
| Average journey time | 34 hrs 55 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 15483 / 15484 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Composite 2nd+3rd AC (1), AC 3rd (2), Sleeper (13), General (5) |
| Seating arrangements | Available |
| Sleeping arrangements | Available |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | Average - 47km/h |
The Mahananda Express or Sikkim Mahananda Express is an Indian express train connecting the cities of New Delhi and Alipurduar. This is a direct train origination from Old Delhi to Alipurduar Junction. The train connects the Eastern and Northern regions, as well as parts of India in the Bihar & Uttar Pradesh areas.
The name of the train is derived from the Mahananda River which runs through North Bengal and Eastern Bihar.[1]
As the entire route is not electrified, the train runs with both an electric and diesel locomotive. Usually the train gets a WDP4/WDP4B from the Siliguri Diesel Loco Shed for the non-electrified territory and a WAP4 electric locomotive in the electrified section.
Contents
History
The train when introduced used to run between Katihar Jn to Delhi as train number(s) 983/984. This train was later extended to New Jalpaiguri with train number(s) 4083/4084. Finally the train was extended to Alipurduar Junction.[2]
Trivia
In a rare occurrence Mahananda Express crosses the Mahananda River five times. The train is named after this river.
Train Schedule
Train No.15784 leaves Delhi(DLI) at 06:35 AM and reach to the destined stop Alipur Duar Jn (APDJ) at 06:45 PM on day after another. Train No.15783 leaves Alipur Duar Jn (APDJ at 09:50 AM and reach to the destined stop Delhi(DLI) at 10:40 PM on day after another. During the journey of approximately 38 hours the train goes via 56 stations before reaching its destination.[3]
Accommodations
This train comprises 1 Composite AC [2-Tiers+3-Tiers], 2 AC 3-Tiers, 13 Sleeper Class, 5 Unreserved General Compartment, 1 Pantry car & 2 Luggage/Parcel cum Brake van which is provided with the Guards' cabin. Total coach composition is 24.
Incidents
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See also
References
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- ↑ http://runningstatus.in/status/15483-today
External links
- Indian Railway Website
- Mahananda Express Forum at Indian Rail Info
- Indian Railway Fan Club
- List of All Indian Trains
