Guwahati–Dullabcherra Express

{{Short description|Express train route in India}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2024}}

{{Use Indian English|date=July 2024}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Guwahati – Dullabcherra Express

| logo_width = 140

| color = DAA06D

| image = Ghy-Dlcr 2.jpg

| image_width = 300px

| caption = 15617 at Karimganj Junction

| type = Mail/Express

| status = Operating

| locale = Assam

| first = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2023|10|21}}

| operator = Northeast Frontier Railway

| ridership = 900+ one way
(per journey)

| start = Guwahati (Ghy)

| stops = 10

| end = Dullabcherra (Dlcr)

| distance = {{convert|410|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 11h 30m (DN)
11h 50m (UP)

| frequency = Tri-weekly{{cite news | url=https://www.news9live.com/utility/indian-railways-introduces-new-trains-boosting-northeast-and-jammu-and-kashmir-connectivity-check-train-names-numbers-and-other-details-here-2327391 | title=Indian Railways introduces new trains boosting Northeast and Jammu and Kashmir connectivity | date=21 October 2023 | newspaper=News9 | accessdate=26 November 2024 | author=Ashutosh Raj}}

| line_used = 3;

• Guwahati-Lumding Line
• Lumding-Sabroom Line
• Baraigram-Dullabcherra Branch Line

| class = AC 2-tier
AC 3-tier
Sleeper class (Non-AC)
General Unreserved

| access = Available
(2 coaches only)

| seating = Ordinary style (unreserved)

| sleeping = Both AC and Non-AC (reserved)

| autorack = Not available

| catering = E-Catering

| observation = Windows

| entertainment = Not available

| baggage = Below the seats

| stock = ICF (Utkrisht livery)

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

| electrification = No

| trainnumber = 15617/15618

| trainlength = 330 m approx.

| owners = Indian Railways

| speed = Avg. speed
{{convert|36|km/h|0|abbr=on}} (DN) {{convert|35|km/h|0|abbr=on}} (UP)
Max. speed
{{convert|100|km/h|0|abbr=on}}

| maintenance = Guwahati

| sharing = None

| map = {{Dlcr Express Route}}

}}

The 15617/15618 Guwahati–Dullabcherra Express is an Express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone of Indian Railways that runs between Guwahati and Dullabcherra via old Karimganj Junction in the Indian state of Assam.{{cite news | url=https://www.northeasttoday.in/2023/10/18/agartala-and-silchar-to-witness-new-rail-services-for-enhanced-connectivity-union-minister-ashwini-vaishnaw-to-flag-off-ceremony-virtually/ | title=Agartala And Silchar To Witness New Rail Services For Enhanced Connectivity; Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw To Flag Off Ceremony Virtually | date=18 October 2023 | author=Abhijit Nath | newspaper=northeast today | accessdate=4 August 2024 }} It is currently being operated with 15617 DN / 15618 UP train numbers on a tri-weekly basis.{{cite news | url=https://www.zeebiz.com/indian-railways/news-indian-railways-introduces-two-new-trains-in-northeast-check-route-running-days-other-details-guwahati-dullabcherra-tripura-agartala-mumbai-kamakhya-lokmanya-tilak-terminus-express-mizoram-260529 | title=Indian railways introduces two new trains in Northeast | date=19 October 2023 | newspaper=Zee Business | accessdate=19 July 2024 }}{{efn|15617 - Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays {{pipe}} 15618 - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays}} It runs as an overnight train from Guwahati and as a Day-Night train from Dullabcherra.{{cite news | url=https://www.oneindia.com/india/new-train-flagged-off-in-guwahati-and-agartala-gen-3663057.html | title=New trains flagged off in Guwahati and Agartala | date=18 October 2023 | author=Krishna Kripa | website=Oneindia | accessdate=19 July 2024 }}{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/new-train-services-provide-boost-for-rail-connectivity-in-north-east-and-jk/article67439170.ece | title=New train services provide boost for rail connectivity in North East and J&K | date=19 October 2023 | newspaper=The Hindu | accessdate=27 November 2024}}