Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Guwahati Express (via Malda Town)
The 15647/48 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 | 53 |
| End | Guwahati |
| Distance travelled | 2,732 km (1,698 mi) |
| Average journey time | 53 hours |
| Service frequency | Bi-Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 15647 / 15648 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | yes |
| 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 15647 from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Guwahati and as train number 15648 in the reverse direction serving the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal & Assam.[1]
Coaches
The 15647 / 48 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Guwahati Express has one AC 2-tier, four AC 3-tier, 12 sleeper class, three general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It carries a pantry car coach.[2]
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 15647 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Guwahati Express covers the distance of 2,732 km (1,698 mi) in 53 hours 00 mins (52 km/hr) & in 53 hours 00 mins as the 15648 Guwahati - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express (52 km/hr).
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 15647 / 48 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus - Guwahati Express runs from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus via Kalyan Junction, Bhusaval Junction, Itarsi Junction, Jabalpur Junction, Cheoki Junction, Patna Junction, Malda Town, New Jalpaiguri Junction to Guwahati.
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.
External links
- 15647 Mumbai LTT-Guwahati Express (via Malda Town) at India Rail Info
- 15648 Guwahati-Mumbai LTT Express (via Malda Town) at India Rail Info