Guwahati–Rajendra Nagar Capital Express

The Guwahati - Rajendra Nagar Capital Express is an express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Guwahati Junction and Rajendra Nagar Terminal in India. It is currently operated with 13245/13246 train numbers four days per week. [1][2][3]

Capital Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)East Central Railway zone
Route
StartRajendra Nagar Terminal (RJPB)
Stops9
EndGuwahati (GHY)
Distance travelled949 km (590 mi)
Service frequencyFour days [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)13245/13246
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
E-Catering
Observation facilitiesICF Coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed42 km/h (26 mph), including halts

Service

The 13247/Capital Express has an average speed of 42 km/hr and covers 949 km in 22h 45m. The 13248/Capital Express has an average speed of 40 km/hr and covers 949 km in 24h.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:


Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/hr. The train consists of 21 coaches:

  • 1 AC First-class
  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 7 Sleeper Coaches
  • 6 General
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Samastipur Loco Shed-based WDM 3A diesel locomotive from Patna to Guwahati and vice versa.

Rake Sharing

Train shares its rake with 13245/13246 Capital Express.

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See also

Notes
  1. Runs four days in a week for every direction.

References
  1. Railway orders probe into Patna-Guwahati Capital Express derailment, 3 suspended
  2. Railway stops train movement over Dooars section to save elephant
  3. NFR train services resume
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