Alipurduar–Silghat Town Rajya Rani Express
The 15417 / 15418 Rajya Rani Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Alipurduar Junction and Silghat Town in India.This train is a part of Rajya Rani Express series from West Bengal & Assam state.
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Rajya Rani Express[1] | ||||
| Locale | Assam & West Bengal | ||||
| First service | 12 February 2012 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Alipurduar (APDJ) Silghat Town (SHTT) | ||||
| Stops | 26 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 560 km (348 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 16 hours 40 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 15417 / 15418 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | General Unreserved, Sleeper class | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | No | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 34 km/h (21 mph) average including halts | ||||
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It operates as train number 15417 from Alipurduar Junction to Silghat Town and as train number 15418 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal & Assam.[2]
Coaches
editThe 15417 / 18 Rajya Rani Express has one sleeper class, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.[3]
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
editThe 15417 Alipurduar Junction–Silghat Rajya Rani Express covers the distance of 560 km (348 mi) in 17 hours 55 mins (31 km/h) and in 15 hours 10 mins as the 15418 Silghat–Alipurduar Junction Rajya Rani Express (37 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is less than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fares doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
editThe 15417/15418 Rajya Rani Express runs from
Traction
editAs the route is not electrified, a New Guwahati-based WDM-3D / WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
edit- ^ "Rajya Rani Express to Connect State Capitals With Important Cities of Those States". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
- ^ [1], Northeast Frontier Railway, 29 September 2014
- ^ [2], assamtribune.com, 11 July 2016
External links
edit- 15417 Rajya Rani Express at India Rail Info
- 15418 Rajya Rani Express at India Rail Info