Dwarka Express
The 15635 / 15636 Dwarka Express[1] is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Okha in Gujarat and Guwahati Junction in Assam. It is currently being operated with 15635/15636 train numbers on a weekly basis. It is 15th longest train service of Indian Railways as of 2021.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 15 December 2003 |
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Okha (OKHA) |
| Stops | 42 |
| End | Guwahati (GHY) |
| Distance travelled | 3,237 km (2,011 mi) |
| Average journey time | 64 hours 55 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 15635 / 15636 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleepar Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Baggage facilities | Yes |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts |
Coach composition
The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 5 AC III Tier
- 11 Sleeper coaches
- 2 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
- 1 Pantry car
Service
15635/Okha–Guwahati Dwarka Express has an average speed of 48 km/hr and covers 3237 km in 66 hrs 50 mins.[2]
15636/Guwahati–Okha Dwarka Express has an average speed of 53 km/hr and covers 3237 km in 61 hrs 00 mins.[3]
Route & halts
The 15635/36 Dwarka Express runs from Okha via Dwarka, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Ahmedabad Junction, Vadodara, Ratlam Junction, Kota Junction, Sawai Madhopur, Agra Fort, Tundla, Kanpur Central, Lucknow Charbagh, Varanasi, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Patna Junction, Barauni Junction, Katihar Junction, New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri), New Cooch Behar, New Alipurduar, New Bongaigaon, Rangiya, Kamakhya to Guwahati and vice versa.
Schedule
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15635 | OKHA | Okha | 11:40 AM | Friday | Guwahati Junction | 06:30 AM | Monday |
| 15636 | GHY | Guwahati Junction | 10:45 AM | Monday | Okha | 23:45 PM | Wednesday |
Traction
As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by a Vatva Diesel Loco Shed-based WDM-3A locomotive from Okha up to Vadodara handing over to Vadodara Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-4E locomotive take the train till Lucknow Charbagh where New Guwahati based WDM-3A twins locomotive complete its remainder of the journey until Guwahati.
References
- "Guwahati-Okha Express named Dwarka Express". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 26 December 2003.
- "15635/Dwarka Express". India Rail Info.
- "15636/Dwarka Express". India Rail Info.