The 15617 / 15618 Naharlagun–Shokhüvi Donyi Polo Express previously known as Naharlagun–Guwahati Intercity Express is a daily Intercity Express of the Indian Railways, which runs between Shokhüvi in Nagaland and Naharlagun in Arunachal Pradesh.[1][2][3][4]

Naharlagun–Shokhüvi
Donyi Polo Express
Overview
Service typeIntercity
StatusOperational
LocaleArunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland
First service20 February 2015; 9 years ago (2015-02-20)
Current operator(s)Northeast Frontier Railway
Route
TerminiNaharlagun (NHLN)
Shokhüvi (SKHV)
Distance travelled578 km (359 mi)
Average journey time13 hours 10 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)15817 / 15818
On-board services
Sleeping arrangementsAvailable
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo pantry car
On-board catering
Observation facilitiesLHB coach
Baggage facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed57.35 km/h (36 mph)
Route map
Donyi Polo Express (Guwahati – Naharlagun)Route map

Stops edit

Locomotive edit

The train is hauled by WDM-3A diesel locomotive of the Malda Shed.

Coach composition edit

The train consists of 15 LHB coach as follows:[5]

  • 2 SLR
  • 8 Sleeper coach
  • 3 AC Three Tier
  • 1 AC Two Tier
  • 1 AC 1st Class cum Two Tier

References edit

  1. ^ Additional coaches added to train
  2. ^ Arunachal Governor reviews railway projects
  3. ^ New trains set to begin journey
  4. ^ RAILWAYS TO BE THE ENGINE OF GROWTH FOR THE NORTHEAST - PM
  5. ^ "15618/Naharlagun–Guwahati Donyi Polo Express (PT) – Naharlagun to Guwahati NFR/Northeast Frontier Zone – Railway Enquiry". Retrieved 24 February 2021.

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