BG Express

{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2018}}

{{Use Indian English|date=January 2018}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Guwahati–Mariani BG Express

| image =

| image_width =

| caption =

| type = Express

| locale = Assam, Nagaland

| first = {{start date and age|15 August 1998}}

| last =

| operator = Northeast Frontier Railway

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Guwahati}} (GHY)

| stops = 12

| end = {{stnlnk|Mariani}} (MXN)

| distance = {{convert|404|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journey time = 8h 45m

| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}

| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved

| seating = No

| sleeping = Yes

| autorack =

| catering = On-board catering
E-catering

| observation = ICF coach

| entertainment = No

| baggage = No

| other facilities= Below the seats

| stock = 2

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}

| electrification =

| trainnumber = 15665/15666

| speed = {{convert|46|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts

Maximumpermissible speed 110km/hr

| map = File:Nagaland Express (Guwahati - Dimapur) BG Express route map.png

| map_state =

}}

The Guwahati–Mariani BG Express is an Express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Guwahati}} and {{stnlnk|Mariani}} in India. It is currently being operated with 15665/15666 train numbers on a daily basis.[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/train-derails-in-assam-12-passengers-injured/ Train derails in Assam, 50 passengers injured][http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/train-derails-in-assam/article5917635.ece?homepage=true Train derails in Assam][http://www.easternmirrornagaland.com/new-train-service-introduced-changes-train-terminal/ New train service introduced, changes train terminal] Earlier, the train ran between Guwahati and Dimapur. It was extended to Mariani Junction from 2020.

Service

The 15665/Guwahati–Mariani BG Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 404 km in 8h 45m. The 15666/Dimapur–Guwahati BG Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 404 km in 8h 50m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

  • {{stnlnk|Guwahati}}
  • {{stnlnk|Jagi Road}}
  • {{stnlnk|Chaparmukh Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Kampur}}
  • {{stnlnk|Hojai}}
  • {{stnlnk|Lanka}}
  • {{stnlnk|Lumding Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Diphu}}
  • {{stnlnk|Dimapur}}
  • {{stnlnk|Furkating}}
  • {{stnlnk|Golaghat}}
  • {{stnlnk|Barua Bamungaon}}
  • {{stnlnk|Jorhat Town}}
  • {{stnlnk|Mariani}}

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 13 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 4 Sleeper coaches
  • 3 Second Sitting
  • 2 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Guwahati Loco Shed- based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Guwahati to Dimapur and vice versa. Now shifted to Malda Town WDM-3A or New Guwahati-based WDM-3D.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 15603/15604 Kamakhya–Ledo Intercity Express, 15669/15670 Nagaland Express and 55601/55602 Kamakhya–Lumding Passenger.

See also

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References

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