BG Express
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Guwahati–Mariani BG Express
| image =
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| caption =
| type = Express
| 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 =
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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
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/419 15665/Guwahati–Mariani BG Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/589 15666/Mariani–Guwahati BG Express] India Rail Info
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Category:Transport in Guwahati
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Assam
Category:Rail transport in Nagaland
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