Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Guwahati Express (via Katihar)
The 15645 / 46 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Guwahati Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Guwahati in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Lokmanya Tilak Terminus |
| Stops | 27 |
| End | Guwahati |
| Distance travelled | 2,568 km (1,596 mi) |
| Average journey time | 51 hours 50 mins |
| Service frequency | Bi-Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 15645 / 15646 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | yes,pantry car |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 50 km/h (31 mph) |
It operates as train number 15645 from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Guwahati and as train number 15646 in the reverse direction serving the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal & Assam.[1]
Coaches
The 15645 / 46 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Guwahati Express has two AC 2-tier, four AC 3-tier, 8 sleeper class, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It carries a pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 15645 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Guwahati Express covers the distance of 2,568 km (1,596 mi) in 51 hours 55 mins (50 km/hr) & in 51 hours 5 mins as the 15646 Guwahati - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express (50 km/hr).[2]
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 15645 / 46 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Guwahati Express runs from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus via Kalyan Junction, Bhusaval Junction, Itarsi Junction, Jabalpur Junction, Cheoki Junction, Patna Junction, Katihar Junction, New Jalpaiguri Junction to Guwahati.[3]
Traction
As the route is going to electrification, a Bhusaval Junction based WAP-4 pulls the train up to Itarsi Junction later, a Itarsi Junction based WDM-3D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
External links
- 15645 Mumbai LTT-Guwahati Express (via Katihar) at India Rail Info
- 15646 Guwahati-Mumbai LTT Express (via Katihar) at India Rail Info
- 15645 Mumbai LTT-Guwahati Express Time table
- 15646 Guwahati-Mumbai LTT Express Time table