Rangiya – Rangapara North Passenger
The Rangiya - Rangapara North Passenger is a passenger train belonging to Northeast Frontier Railway that runs between Rangiya Junction and Rangapara North Junction. It is currently being operated with 55893/55894 train numbers on daily basis. [1][2][3][4]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Passenger |
| First service | October 8, 2016 |
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Rangiya Junction (RNY) |
| Stops | 13 |
| End | Rangapara North Junction (RPAN) |
| Distance travelled | 123 km (76 mi) |
| Average journey time | 2h 45min |
| Service frequency | 6 days a week except Sunday. |
| Train number(s) | 55893/55894 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | ICF Bogie |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) |
| Electrification | No |
| Operating speed | 45 km/h (28 mph) average with halts |
Service
The 55893/Rangiya - Rangapara North Passenger runs with an average speed of 41 km/h and completes 123 km in 3h. The 55894/Rangapara North - Rangiya Passenger runs with an average speed of 45 km/h and completes 126 km in 2h 45m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Rangiya Junction
- Udalguri
- Rangapara North Junction
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 10 coaches:
- 8 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Siliguri Loco Shed based WDM3D diesel locomotive from Rangiya to Rangapara and vice versa.
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 55895/55896 Rangiya - Murkongselek Passenger.
See also
- Rangiya Junction railway station
- Rangapara North Junction railway station
- Rangiya - Murkongselek Passenger