Siliguri−Dhubri Intercity Express
The 15765 / 66 Siliguri Junction - Dhubri Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Siliguri Junction and Dhubri in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 27 March 2010 |
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Siliguri Junction |
| Stops | 17 |
| End | Dhubri |
| Distance travelled | 261 km (162 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 15765 / 15766 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | general unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 35 km/h (22 mph) |
It operates as train number 15765 from Siliguri Junction to Dhubri and as train number 15766 in the reverse direction serving the states of Assam & West Bengal.[1]
Coaches
The 15765 / 66 Siliguri Junction - Dhubri Intercity Express has nine general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 15765 Siliguri Junction - Dhubri Intercity Express covers the distance of 261 km (162 mi) in 6 hours 20 mins (41 km/hr) & in 9 hours 05 mins as the 15766 Dhubri - Siliguri Junction Intercity Express (29 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 15765 / 66 Siliguri Junction - Dhubri Intercity Express runs from Siliguri Junction via Alipurduar Junction, New Cooch Behar Junction, Golokganj to Dhubri.
Traction
As the route is going to electrification, a Malda Town based WDM-3D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
External links
- 15765 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 15766 Intercity Express at India Rail Info