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.
 | |
| 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 | 3,220 km (2,001 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 | ICF Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts |
Service
The 15635/Okha - Guwahati Dwarka Express has an average speed of 48 km/hr and covers 3220 km in 67 hrs 30 mins.[2]
The 15636/Guwahati - Okha Dwarka Express has an average speed of 49 km/hr and covers 3220 km in 65 hrs 10 mins.[3]
Route & Halts
The important halts of the train are :
- Okha
- Dwarka
- Jamnagar
- Rajkot
- Ahmedabad Junction
- Vadodara
- Ratlam Junction
- Kota Junction
- Sawai Madhopur
- Gangapur City
- Agra Fort
- Tundla
- Kanpur Central
- Lucknow Charbagh
- Varanasi
- Mughalsarai Junction
- Patna Junction
- Barauni Junction
- Katihar Junction
- Barsoi
- Kishanganj
- New Jalpaiguri
- New Cooch Behar
- New Alipurduar
- New Bongaigaon
- Rangiya
- Kamakhya
- Guwahati
Coach composite
The train consists of 23 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 13 Sleeper Coaches
- 2 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
- 1 Pantry Car
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 | 07:10 AM | Monday |
| 15636 | GHY | Guwahati Junction | 10:45 AM | Monday | Okha | 03:55 AM | Thursday |
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 upto 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". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 26 December 2003.
- "15635/Dwarka Express". India Rail Info.
- "15636/Dwarka Express". India Rail Info.