Guwahati–Rajendra Nagar Capital Express
The Guwahati - Rajendra Nagar Capital Express is an express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Guwahati Junction and Rajendra Nagar Terminal in India. It is currently operated with 13245/13246 train numbers four days per week. [1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Rajendra Nagar Terminal (RJPB) |
| Stops | 9 |
| End | Guwahati (GHY) |
| Distance travelled | 949 km (590 mi) |
| Service frequency | Four days [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 13245/13246 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 42 km/h (26 mph), including halts |
Service
The 13247/Capital Express has an average speed of 42 km/hr and covers 949 km in 22h 45m. The 13248/Capital Express has an average speed of 40 km/hr and covers 949 km in 24h.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Guwahati
- Kamakhya Junction
- Goalpara Town
- New Bongaigaon Junction
- Alipurduar Junction
- New Mal Junction
- Siliguri Junction
- New Jalpaiguri Junction
- Kishanganj
- Katihar Junction
- Mansi Junction
- Khagaria Junction
- Begusarai
- Barauni Junction
- Barh
- Bakhtiyarpur Junction
- Fatuha Junction
- Banka Ghat
- Patna Sahib
- Rajendra Nagar Terminal
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/hr. The train consists of 21 coaches:
- 1 AC First-class
- 2 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 7 Sleeper Coaches
- 6 General
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Samastipur Loco Shed-based WDM 3A diesel locomotive from Patna to Guwahati and vice versa.
Rake Sharing
Train shares its rake with 13245/13246 Capital Express.
See also
- Rajendra Nagar Terminal railway station
- Guwahati Junction railway station
- Indore - Guwahati Weekly Express
- Capital Express
Notes
- Runs four days in a week for every direction.