Udaipur City–Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express

The 19709 / 19710 Udaipur City - Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express is an express train of the Kavi Guru series belonging to Indian Railways - North Western Railway zone that runs between Udaipur City and Kamakhya in India.

Udaipur City - Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express
उदयपुर सिटी - कामाख्या कवि गुरु एक्सप्रेस
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service14 November 2011
Current operator(s)North Western Railways
Route
StartUdaipur City (UDZ)
Stops41
EndKamakhya (KYQ)
Distance travelled2,611 km (1,622 mi)
Average journey time57 hrs 25 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)19709 / 19710
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum,
46.28 km/h (29 mph) average including halts
Route map

It operates as train number 19709 from Udaipur City to Kamakhya and as train number 19710 in the reverse direction serving the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam.

For the convenience of passengers, Kavi Guru Express was extended up to Udaipur City in 2019.[1]

Coaches

The 19709 / 19710 Udaipur City - Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 5 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 6 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches. It 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 19709 Udaipur City - Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express covers the distance of 2,611 km (1,622 mi) in 56 hours 05 mins (45.92 km/hr) & in 57 hours 25 mins as 19710 Kamakhya - Udaipur City Kavi Guru Express (46.65 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 19709 / 19710 Udaipur City - Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express runs from Udaipur City via Mavli Junction, Chanderiya, Ajmer Junction, Jaipur Junction, Bharatpur Junction, Achhnera Junction, Mathura Junction, Kanpur Central, Lucknow Charbagh, Faizabad Junction, Gorakhpur Junction, Muzaffarpur Junction, Barauni Junction, Katihar Junction, New Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar Junction to Kamakhya.

It reverses direction of travel at Achhnera Junction.

Traction

As most sections of the route are yet to be fully electrified, a Bhagat Ki Kothi based WDP 4D locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.

Operation

19709 Udaipur City - Kamakhya Kavi Guru Express runs from Udaipur City every Monday reaching Kamakhya on the 3rd day.

19710 Kamakhya - Udaipur City Kavi Guru Express runs from Kamakhya every Thursday reaching Udaipur City on the 3rd day.

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