Alipurduar–Kamakhya Intercity Express

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Kamakhya - Alipurduar Intercity Express
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WDM3A 16680R (MALDA) NFR hauling Alipurduar - Kamakhya Intercity Express
Overview
Service type Express
Locale Assam & West Bengal
First service29 October 2009;12 years ago (29 October 2009)
Current operator(s) Northeast Frontier Railway zone
Route
Termini Kamakhya Junction (KYQ)
Alipurduar Junction (APDJ)
Stops18
Distance travelled298 km (185 mi)
Average journey time7 hours 10 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)15771/15772
On-board services
Class(es) Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock 2
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed42 km/h (26 mph)
Route map
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Alipurduar - Kamakhya Intercity Express is an intercity train of the Indian Railways connecting Alipurduar in West Bengal and Kamakhya in Assam. It is currently being operated with 15771/15772 train numbers on a daily basis. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

Service

The 15771/Alipur Duar - Kamakhya Intercity Express has an average speed of 40 km/hr and covers 298 km in 7 hrs 10 mins. 15772/Kamakhya - Alipur Duar Intercity Express has an average speed of 40 km/hr and covers 298 km in 7 hrs 10 mins.

Route and halts

Coach composite

The train consists of 11 coaches :

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a New Malda Town Loco Shed based WDM-3A diesel locomotive.

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