Kamakhya–Anand Vihar Weekly Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Kamakhya–Anand Vihar Weekly Express
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| type = Express
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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2013|06|18}}
| last =
| operator = Northeast Frontier Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Kamakhya Junction}} (KYQ)
| stops = 23
| end = {{stnlnk|Anand Vihar Terminal}} (ANVT)
| distance = {{convert|1879|km|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 36h 40m
| frequency = Once a week
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Yes
| observation = LHB coach
| entertainment = No
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| stock = 2
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
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| trainnumber = 15621/15622
| speed = {{cvt|51|km/h}}
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Kamakhya–Anand Vihar Weekly Express is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting {{stnlnk|Anand Vihar Terminal}} in Delhi and {{stnlnk|Kamakhya Junction}} in Guwahati, Assam. It is currently being operated with 15621/15622 train numbers on once in week basis.[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/special-trains-for-kamakhya-to-clear-summer-rush/1/629144.html Special trains for Kamakhya to clear summer rush]{{Cite web |url=http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=sep2615/city052 |title=Puja spl trains from Kamakhya to New Delhi |access-date=7 March 2017 |archive-date=7 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170307210707/http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=sep2615/city052 |url-status=dead }}
Service
The 15621/Kamakhya–Anand Vihar Weekly Express has an average speed of 53 km/h and covers 1878 km in 36 hrs 5 mins. 15622/Anand Vihar–Kamakhya Weekly Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 1878 km in 39 hrs 40 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Assam:
- {{stnlnk|Kamakhya Junction}} (Starts)
- Goalpara Town
- {{stnlnk|New Bongaigaon Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Kokrajhar}}
- West Bengal:
- {{rws|Alipurduar Junction}}
- Binnaguri Junction
- {{rws|New Mal Junction}}
- New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri)
- Bihar:
- {{stnlnk|Katihar Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Barauni Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Chhapra Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Siwan Junction}}
- Uttar Pradesh :
- {{stnlnk|Gorakhpur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Basti}}
- {{stnlnk|Gonda Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Sitapur Cantonment}}
- {{stnlnk|Chandausi Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Moradabad Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Hapur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Ghaziabad Junction}}
- Delhi:
- {{stnlnk|Anand Vihar Terminal}} (Ends)
Schedule
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| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15621 | KYQ | Kamakhya Junction | 5:35 AM | Thursday | Anand Vihar Terminal | 6:15 PM | Friday |
| 15622 | ANVT | Anand Vihar Terminal | 11:45 PM | Friday | Kamakhya Junction | 3:25 PM | Sunday |
Rake sharing
15619/15620 – Kamakhya–Gaya Weekly Express
Traction
Kamakhya Anand Vihar Terminal Weekly Express is hauled by a Diesel Loco Shed, Siliguri-based WDP-4B/ WDP-4D/WDP-4 Locomotive from {{rws|Kamakhya}} up to {{rws|New Jalpaiguri}}. And from {{rws|New Jalpaiguri}} to {{rws|Anand Vihar Terminal}}, the train is hauled by WAP-5/ WAP-7 Locomotive of Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad and vice versa.
Rake maintenance
The train is maintained by the Guwahati Coaching Depot. The same rake is used for Kamakhya–Gaya Weekly Express for one way which is altered by the second rake on the other way.
Coach composition
The train consists of 24 LHB coach:
- 1 AC III Tier
- 6 Sleeper coaches
- 7 General
- 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22167 15621/Kamakhya-Anand Vihar Terminal Weekly Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22168 15622/Anand Vihar Terminal-Kamakhya Weekly Express] India Rail Info
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Category:Transport in Guwahati
Category:Railway services introduced in 2013
Category:Rail transport in Assam
Category:Rail transport in West Bengal
Category:Rail transport in Bihar
Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh
Category:Rail transport in Delhi
Category:Express trains in India
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