Train in India
Dwarka Express|
| Service type | Express |
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| First service | 15 December 2003; 21 years ago (2003-12-15) |
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| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway |
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| Termini | Okha (OKHA)
Guwahati (GHY) |
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| Stops | 42 |
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| Distance travelled | 3,237 km (2,011 mi) |
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| Average journey time | 64 hours 55 mins |
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| Service frequency | Weekly |
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| Train number(s) | 15635 / 15636 |
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| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleepar Class, General Unreserved |
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| Seating arrangements | Yes |
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| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
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| Catering facilities | Available |
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| Observation facilities | Large windows |
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| Baggage facilities | Yes |
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| Other facilities | Below the seats |
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| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
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| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
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| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts |
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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.
Coach composition
The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 5 AC III Tier
- 11 Sleeper coaches
- 2 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
- 1 Pantry car
Service
15635/Okha–Guwahati Dwarka Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 3237 km in 66 hrs 50 mins.[2]
15636/Guwahati–Okha Dwarka Express has an average speed of 53 km/h and covers 3237 km in 61 hrs 00 mins.[3]
Route & halts
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 |
06:30 AM |
Monday
|
| 15636 |
GHY |
Guwahati Junction |
10:45 AM |
Monday |
Okha |
23:45 PM |
Wednesday
|
Traction
The route is now fully electrified, it is hauled by a Valsad Loco Shed-based WAP-4E electric locomotive on its entire journey.
See also
References
