Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express

Dibrugarh–New Delhi Rajdhani Express
Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express entering Katihar Junction.
Overview
Service typeRajdhani Express
LocaleAssam, Nagaland, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi
Current operator(s)Northern Railway &
Northeast Frontier Railway
Route
TerminiDibrugarh (DBRG)
New Delhi (NDLS)
Stops21 as 12423 / 12424,
24 as 20503 / 20504,
24 as 20505 / 20506
Distance travelled2,436 kilometres (1,514 mi) (via Danapur Junction)
2,282 kilometres (1,418 mi) (via Barauni Junction)
2,462 kilometres (1,530 mi) (via Muzaffarpur Junction)
2,458 kilometres (1,527 mi) (via Rangapara North Junction)
Average journey time38 hrs 55 (Approx.)
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12423 / 12424
20503 / 20504
20505 / 20506
On-board services
Class(es)AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed61.67 km/h (38 mph) average including halts.
Route map

Dibrugarh–New Delhi Rajdhani Express is a Rajdhani class train of Indian Railways that connects New Delhi Railway Station in Delhi to the Dibrugarh Railway Station in Assam.

History

  • The first version of this train was inaugurated on 26 October 1996 as Guwahati Rajdhani Express which ran via Barauni. It was flagged off by Ram Vilas Paswan (former Minister of Railways) which runs as a weekly service.[1] The frequency was later increased to tri-weekly in 1997 and was numbered 2423/2424 with Dibrugarh part numbered 2423A/2424A.[2] This Rajdhani Express is numbered 12423/12424 & covers the distance of 2,436 kilometres (1,514 mi) in 37 hrs 45 mins running at 65 km/h (40 mph) average speed.
  • Later, on 11 January 1999, the Second set of Guwahati Rajdhani Express was inaugurated which runs through Chhapra. It was flagged off by Nitish Kumar (former Minister of Railways) which runs as a bi-weekly service numbered as 2435/2436 with Dibrugarh part numbered 2435A/2436A.
  • After that, on 24 March 2010, the third set of Guwahati Rajdhani Express was inaugurated which runs through Muzaffarpur. It was flagged off by Mamata Banerjee (former Minister of Railways) which runs as a weekly service numbered 2235/2236.[3]
  • The three sets of Rajdhani were permanently extended up to Dibrugarh and runs as Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express and also the frequency of First Set was increased to daily service.[4][5]
  • February 2021: 12235/12236 was renumbered 20503/04 Dibrugarh Rajdhani with frequency increased to 5 days a week from Weekly. 20503/20504 covers the distance of 2,462 kilometres (1,530 mi) in 39 hrs 30 mins running at 62 km/h (39 mph) average speed. 12435/12436 was renumbered 20505/06 Dibrugarh Rajdhani and runs permanently via Rangiya, Rangapara(Tezpur), Harmuti, North Lakhimpur, Bogibeel Bridge route avoiding Guwahati. 20505/20506 covers the distance of 2,282 kilometres (1,418 mi) in 39 hrs 30 mins running at 58 km/h (36 mph) average speed & is slowest Rajdhani Train of India.

Traction

Train is hauled by the WAP-7 of Ghaziabad and Tuglakabad shed. For 20504 Dibrugarh Rajdhani the loco is changed at Guwahati From WAP-7 to WDP4 or WDP4-B or WDP4-D of Siliguri shed or to the WDP-4D of New Guwahati shed.

For 20506 Dibrugarh Rajdhani, the train is hauled by WAP-7 of Ghaziabad or Tuglakabad shed from New Delhi to Dibrugarh.

For the 12424 Dibrugarh Rajdhani, the train is hauled by a WAP-7 electric locomotive of Ghaziabad Loco Shed from New Delhi to Dibrugarh.

Coach composition

Dibrugarh New Delhi Rajdhani has 3 different routes and all routes have different coach composition.

For the 20503 /20504 Dibrugarh Rajdhani Coach Composition is:

  • 2 EOG Brake van coach
  • 4 AC 2 Tier coach
  • 13 AC 3 Tier Coach
  • 1 AC 1 Tier Coach
  • 1 Pantry Car
  • 1 BE1 Coach
  • 1 High Capacity parcel van coach

For the 20505 / 20506 Dibrugarh Rajdhani Coach Composition is:

  • 2 EOG Brake van coach
  • 4 AC 2 Tier coach
  • 13 AC 3 Tier Coach
  • 1 AC 1 Tier Coach
  • 1 Pantry Car
  • 1 BE Coach
  • 1 High Capacity parcel van coach

For the 12423 / 12424 Dibrugarh Rajdhani Coach Composition is:

  • 2 EOG Brake van coach
  • 5 AC 2 Tier coach
  • 12 AC 3 Tier Coach
  • 1 AC 1 Tier Coach
  • 1 Pantry Car
  • 1 BE Coach
  • 1 High Capacity parcel van coach

Rake sharing

The 12423/12424 Dibrugarh Rajdhani shares it's rake with 12425/12426 Jammu Tawi Rajdhani express.

The 20504 Dibrugarh Rajdhani shares it's rake with 20506 Dibrugarh Rajdhani and 20506 Dibrugarh Rajdhani shares it's rake with 20504 Dibrugarh Rajdhani.

Route and halts

Route & Halts for 20503/20504 Dibrugarh Rajdhani is:

• New Delhi

• Moradabad Junction

• Bareilly Junction

• Lucknow charbagh

• Varanasi Junction

• Ballia

• Chhapra Junction

• Hajipur Junction

• Muzaffarpur Junction

• Samastipur Junction

• Katihar Junction

• Kishanganj

• New Jalpaiguri

• New Cooch Behar Junction

• New Alipurduar

• Kokrajhar

• New Bongaigaon Junction

• Guwahati

• Lumding Junction

• Dimapur

• Mariani Junction

• Simaluguri Junction

• Moranhat

• Dibrugarh

Route & Halts for 20505/20506 Dibrugarh Rajdhani is :

• New Delhi

• Moradabad Junction

• Bareilly Junction

• Lucknow charbagh

• Varanasi Junction

• Ballia

• Chhapra Junction

• Hajipur Junction

• Barauni Junction

• Begu Sarai

• Katihar Junction

• Kishanganj

• New Jalpaiguri junction

• New Cooch Behar Junction

• New Alipurduar

• Kokrajhar

• New Bongaigaon Junction

• Rangiya Junction

• Tangla

• Udalguri

• New Missamari

• Rangapara North Junction

• Harmuti Junction

• North Lakhimpur

• Dibrugarh

Route & Halts for 12423/12424 Dibrugarh Rajdhani is:

• New Delhi

• Kanpur Central

• Prayagraj Junction

• PT Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai)

• Danapur

• Patliputra Junction

• Barauni Junction

• Mansi Junction

• Naugachia

• Katihar Junction

• Kishanganj

• New Jalpaiguri Junction

• New cooch behar

• Kokrajhar

• New Bongaigaon Junction

• Rangiya Junction

• Guwahati

• Chaparmukh Junction

• Lumding Junction

• Dimapur

• Mariani Junction

• New Tinsukia Junction

• Dibrugarh

Derailment

On 25 June 2014, this train derailed in Chhapra, Bihar, killing four people and seriously injuring eight.[6] Sabotage by Naxalites was considered but ruled out as the cause of the crash.[7] Also, on 6 December 2016 derailed in Allipurduar district of west Bengal.

  • 12423 Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express in New Delhi.
    12423 Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express in New Delhi.
  • 02423 Dibrugarh Rajdhani COVID-19 Special with SGUJ WDP4 arriving Katihar
    02423 Dibrugarh Rajdhani COVID-19 Special with SGUJ WDP4 arriving Katihar
  • 02423 Dibrugarh Rajdhani COVID-19 Special with GZB WAP7 arriving Katihar
    02423 Dibrugarh Rajdhani COVID-19 Special with GZB WAP7 arriving Katihar
  • 02423 Dibrugarh Rajdhani (COVID-19 AC Special) leaving Katihar
    02423 Dibrugarh Rajdhani (COVID-19 AC Special) leaving Katihar

See also

References

  1. ^ Rail Budget 1994-95, Retrieved 25 May 2016
  2. ^ Rail Budget 1995-96, Retrieved 25 May 2016
  3. ^ Rail Budget 2009-10, Retrieved 25 May 2016
  4. ^ Rail Budget 2010-11, Retrieved 25 May 2019
  5. ^ Rail Budget 2005-06, Retrieved 25 May 2016
  6. ^ Das, Mala (25 June 2014). "New Delhi–Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express Derails in Bihar, Four Killed". NDTV. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  7. ^ "Delhi–Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express derailment: Bihar CM rules out Maoist role". India Today. 25 June 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2015.

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