The 15765 / 66 Siliguri Junction - Dhubri Intercity Express [1] is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Siliguri Junction of West Bengal and Dhubri of Assam in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | West Bengal, Assam |
| First service | 27 March 2010 |
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Siliguri Junction Dhubri |
| Stops | 17 |
| Distance travelled | 261 km (162 mi) |
| Average journey time | 8 hours 02 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 15765 / 15766 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | general unreserved/Second Sitting |
| 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.[2]
Coaches edit
The 15765 / 66 Siliguri Junction - Dhubri Intercity Express has nine general unreserved and 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 edit
The 15765 Siliguri Junction - Dhubri Intercity Express covers the distance of 261 km (162 mi) in 6 hours 20 mins (41 km/h) and in 9 hours 05 mins as the 15766 Dhubri - Siliguri Junction Intercity Express (29 km/h).
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 edit
The 15765 / 66 Siliguri Junction - Dhubri Intercity Express runs from
- Siliguri Junction via
- New Malbazar Junction
- Banarhat Railway Station
- Dalgaon Railway Station
- Madarihat Railway Station
- Hasimara Railway Station
- Hamiltonganj railway station
- Kalchini Railway Station
- Alipurduar Junction
- New Cooch Behar Junction
- Tufanganj Railway Station
- Golokganj railway station to
- Dhubri railway station.
Traction edit
As the route is going to electrification, a Malda Town based WDM-3D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
Incidents edit
On 29th September 2019, Siliguri - Dhubri Intercity Express Engine hits and injures an elephant between Banarhat and Nagrakata in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. The injured elephant later passes away after struggling for hours. [3] [4]
References edit
- ^ "Siliguri-Dhubri Intercity Express". indiarailinfo.com.
- ^ [1], Northeast Frontier Railway, 22 November 2016
- ^ "Train hits and critically injures elephant in North Bengal. Devastating video goes viral". India today.in.
- ^ "Elephant Hit By Train In West Bengal's Dooars Passes Away After Struggling For Hours". protectallwildlifeblog.com.
External links edit
- 15765 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 15766 Intercity Express at India Rail Info