The Badarpur–Dullabcherra Passenger is a passenger train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway of Indian Railways that runs between Dullabcherra and Badarpur Junction in Assam. It is currently being operated with 55690 train number on a daily basis.[1][2][3][4][5] The train makes its main halt at Karimganj Junction for 25 minutes & loco/rake reversals also takes place here. The train runs with SGUJ/WDP-4D.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Passenger |
| Locale | Assam (Barak Valley) |
| First service | Fri Mar 31, 2017 |
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Ridership | 585 approx. |
| Route | |
| Termini | Badarpur Junction Dullabcherra |
| Stops | 14 |
| Distance travelled | 71 km (44 mi) |
| Average journey time | 3 hours 40 mins |
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly [a] |
| Train number(s) | 55690 DOWN |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | General (6) SLR (1) |
| Seating arrangements | Available |
| Sleeping arrangements | Not Available |
| Auto-rack arrangements | Not Available |
| Catering facilities | ✕ Pantry Car
✕ On-board Catering ✕ E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | Windows |
| Baggage facilities | Under Seat & Upper rakes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF rakes |
| Track gauge | BG |
| Electrification | Not Available |
| Operating speed | 19 km/h (12 mph) |
Service
editThe 55690/Badarpur - Dullabcherra Passenger runs with an average speed of 19 km/h and completes 71 km in 3h 40m.
Route and halts
editThe important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
editThe train has standard ICF rakes with average speed of 19 km/h (12 mph). The train consists of seven coaches:
- 6 General Unreserved
- 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
editBoth trains are hauled by a Siliguri Loco Shed based WDM3D diesel locomotive from Dullabcherra to Badarpur and vice versa.
Rake sharing
editThe train shares its rake with 55687/55688 Dullabcherra–Silchar Fast Passenger.
Direction reversal
editTrain reverses its direction one time:
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Runs three days in a week for every direction.
References
edit- ^ New train timings come into effect today
- ^ Two new rail sections in northeast inaugurated
- ^ Full-fledged train services from Agartala
- ^ 72000 additional berths created by N.F.Railway to cater to Puja rush
- ^ Newly converted North Lakhimpur–Murkongselek, Balipara– Bhalukpong broad gauge sections opened
External links
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