Kamakhya–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express
The Kamakhya–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express is an Superfast Express train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Kamakhya Junction and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra in India. It is currently being operated with 15655/15656[1] train numbers on a weekly basis.[2][3][4] It is 1 of the three trains connecting Guwahati and Jammu Tawi, the other being Lohit Express and Amarnath Express.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 27 May 2016[1] |
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Kamakhya Junction (KYQ) Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) |
| Stops | 38 |
| Distance travelled | 2,559 km (1,590 mi) |
| Average journey time | 53h 15m |
| Service frequency | Weekly [a] |
| Train number(s) | 15655/15656 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | LHB coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 48 km/h (30 mph), including halts |
Service
The 15655/Kamakhya–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express has an average speed of 48 km/hr and covers 2559 km in 53h 15m. The 15656/Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–Kamakhya Express has an average speed of 45 km/hr and covers 2559 km in 56h 50m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
WEST BENGAL
BIHAR
- Katihar Junction
- Barauni Junction
- Samastipur Junction
- Laheriasarai
- Darbhanga Junction
- Sitamarhi Junction
- Raxaul Junction
- Bettiah
UTTAR PRADESH
- Gorakhpur Junction
- Basti
- Gonda Junction
- Sitapur Junction
- Bareilly Junction
- Moradabad Junction
- Saharanpur Junction
UTTARAKHAND
HARYANA
PUNJAB
JAMMU KASHMIR
Schedule
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15655 | KYQ | Kamakhya Junction | 10:45 AM | SUN | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra | 4:00 PM | TUE |
| 15656 | SVDK | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra | 3:40 AM | WED | Kamakhya Junction | 12:30 PM | FRI |
Coach composition
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 6 Sleeper coaches
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 End-on Generator
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Siliguri Loco Shed-based WDP 4/ WDP 4B/ WDP 4D diesel locomotive from Kamakhya to New Coochbehar. From New Coochbehar the train is hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive up till Katra, and vice versa.
See also
Notes
- ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.
References
- ^ a b "List of the trains announced in the Railway Budget 2014-15 which would serve the State of Jammu & Kashmir and status of implementation". Press Information Bureau. 4 September 2015.
- ^ NF Railway has decided to attach extra coaches to some long-distance trains
- ^ Extra AC coaches for trains to clear rush
- ^ CANCELLATION/DIVERSION /SHORT TERMINATION/SHORT ORIGINATION OF TRAINS DUE TO DERAILMENT OF 11078 JAMMU TAWI-PUNE JHELUM EXPRESS TRAIN
External links
- 15655/Kamakhya - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express India Rail Info
- 15656/Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra - Kamakhya Express India Rail Info