Ranchi–Kamakhya Express
Ranchi - Kamakhya Express is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Ranchi Junction in Jharkhand and Kamakhya Junction in Assam. It is currently being operated with 15661/15662 train numbers on twice in week basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Ranchi Junction (RNC) |
| Stops | 25 |
| End | Kamakhya Junction (KYQ) |
| Distance travelled | 1,197 km (744 mi) |
| Average journey time | 25h 50m |
| Service frequency | twice a Week |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 47 km/h (29 mph) |
Service
The 15661/Ranchi - Kamakhya Express has an average speed of 46 km/hr and covers 1197 km in 25 hrs 50 mins. 15662/Kamakhya - Ranchi Express has an average speed of 47 km/hr and covers 1197 km in 26 hrs 15 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are :
Traction
As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by an Asansol Electric Loco Shed based WAG-5 or Howrah Electric Loco Shed based WAP-4 from Ranchi up to Durgapur handing over to an Andal Electric Loco Shed based WDM3A locomotive for the remainder of the journey until Kamakhya.
Coach composite
The train consists of 24 coaches :
- 1 AC III Tier
- 6 Sleeper Coaches
- 7 General
- 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van