Rangiya–Rangapara North Passenger

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Rangiya - Rangapara North Passenger
Overview
Service type Passenger
First serviceOctober 8, 2016;7 years ago (2016-10-08)
Current operator(s) Northeast Frontier Railway
Route
Termini Rangiya Junction (RNY)
Rangapara North Junction (RPAN)
Stops13
Distance travelled123 km (76 mi)
Average journey time2h 45min
Service frequency6 days a week except Sunday.
Train number(s)55893/55894
On-board services
Class(es) Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock ICF coach
Track gauge 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm)
Electrification No
Operating speed45 km/h (28 mph) average with halts

The Rangiya - Rangapara North Passenger is a passenger train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway that runs between Rangiya Junction and Rangapara North Junction. It is currently being operated with 55893/55894 train numbers on a daily basis. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Contents

Service

The 55893/Rangiya - Rangapara North Passenger runs with an average speed of 41 km/h and completes 123 km in 3h. The 55894/Rangapara North - Rangiya Passenger runs with an average speed of 45 km/h and completes 126 km in 2h 45m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 10 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Siliguri Loco Shed based WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Rangiya to Rangapara and vice versa.

Rake Sharing

The train shares its rake with 55895/55896 Rangiya - Murkongselek Passenger.

See also

Notes

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