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| start = {{stnlnk|Sealdah}} |
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| stops = 35/41 |
| stops = 35/41 |
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| end = {{stnlnk|Silchar}} |
| end = {{stnlnk|Silchar}}<br>{{stnlnk|Agartala}} |
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| distance = {{cvt|1360|-|1552|km}} |
| distance = {{cvt|1360|-|1552|km}} |
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| journeytime = 21 h 25 m |
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| frequency = 13175-76Three days a week/13173-74 Four days a week. |
| frequency = 13175-76Three days a week/13173-74 Four days a week. |
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| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, Chair Car, Unreserved (2S in Covid Period) |
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, Chair Car, Unreserved (2S in Covid Period) |
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The train runs between [[Sealdah]], [[Silchar]] and [[Agartala]]. |
The train runs between [[Sealdah]], [[Silchar]] and [[Agartala]]. |
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| ⚫ | 13175/76 runs triweekly from [[Silchar]], 13173/74 runs four times a week from [[Agartala]]. [[Tatkal scheme]] is available in it.<ref>[http://www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1043&did=14757543881916719F7BBA9E9399CA506DDCBF6FFF789.web107 Agartala the capital of Tripura gets direct train to Kolkat]</ref><ref>[http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=959&did=14758426980916DD1C714C49DF24F637D9575FC31CE18.web107 KANCHANJUNGA EXPRESS EXTENDED UPTO AGARTALA ON 2 DAYS A WEEK]</ref> |
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13175/76 runs triweekly from [[Silchar]], |
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| ⚫ | 13173/74 runs four times a week from [[Agartala]]. [[Tatkal scheme]] is available in it.<ref>[http://www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1043&did=14757543881916719F7BBA9E9399CA506DDCBF6FFF789.web107 Agartala the capital of Tripura gets direct train to Kolkat]</ref><ref>[http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=959&did=14758426980916DD1C714C49DF24F637D9575FC31CE18.web107 KANCHANJUNGA EXPRESS EXTENDED UPTO AGARTALA ON 2 DAYS A WEEK]</ref> |
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It is named after the [[Kangchenjunga]] peak of the [[Himalayas|Himalayan Mountains]] of [[Sikkim]]. |
It is named after the [[Kangchenjunga]] peak of the [[Himalayas|Himalayan Mountains]] of [[Sikkim]]. |
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== Accidents == |
== Accidents == |
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On 17 June 2024, [[2024 West Bengal train collision|Kanchanjungha Express was involved in an accident near New Jalpaiguri station in West Bengal]]. It was reported that the train was hit behind by Freight train resulting of 15 death and 30 injured.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Kanchanjunga Express accident toll rises to 15: A list of deadly train crashes|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/kanchanjunga-express-accident-toll-rises-to-15-a-list-of-deadly-train-crashes-19429486.htm|date=17 June 2024|access-date=17 June 2024|website=[[CNBC TV18]]}}</ref> |
On 17 June 2024, [[2024 West Bengal train collision|Kanchanjungha Express was involved in an accident near New Jalpaiguri station in West Bengal]]. It was reported that the train was hit behind by Freight train resulting of 15 death and 30 injured.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Kanchanjunga Express accident toll rises to 15: A list of deadly train crashes|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/kanchanjunga-express-accident-toll-rises-to-15-a-list-of-deadly-train-crashes-19429486.htm|date=17 June 2024|access-date=17 June 2024|website=[[CNBC TV18]]}}</ref> |
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== Notes == |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Guwahati railway station]] |
* [[Guwahati railway station]] |
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* [[Sealdah railway station]] |
* [[Sealdah railway station]] |
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Revision as of 12:37, 17 June 2024
 Kanchanjungha Express train board. | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Assam and Tripura |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Sealdah Silchar Agartala |
| Stops | 35/41 |
| Distance travelled | 1,360–1,552 km (845–964 mi) |
| Average journey time | 21 h 25 m |
| Service frequency | 13175-76Three days a week/13173-74 Four days a week. |
| Train number(s) | 13175/13176 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, Chair Car, Unreserved (2S in Covid Period) |
| Seating arrangements | Available |
| Sleeping arrangements | Available |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | Average 53 km/h |
Kanchanjungha Express is an Express train of Indian Railways linking the states of West Bengal with Assam and Tripura. There are two Kanchanjungha Express they are 13175/76 Sealdah–Silchar Kanchanjungha Express and 13173/74 Sealdah–Agartala Kanchanjungha Express.
The train runs between Sealdah, Silchar and Agartala.
13175/76 runs triweekly from Silchar, 13173/74 runs four times a week from Agartala. Tatkal scheme is available in it.[1][2]
It is named after the Kangchenjunga peak of the Himalayan Mountains of Sikkim.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Sealdah
- Dakshineswar
- Barddhaman Junction
- Bolpur Shantiniketan
- Sainthia Junction
- Rampurhat Junction
- Malda Town
- New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri)
- New Cooch Behar
- New Alipurduar
- Kamakhyaguri Railway Station
- Gossaigaon Hat
- Fakiragram Junction
- Kokrajhar
- New Bongaigaon Junction
- Barpeta Road
- Rangiya Junction
- Kamakhya Junction
- Guwahati
- Lumding
- New Haflong
- Badarpur Junction
- Silchar
- Agartala
Traction
It is hauled by a Sealdah-based WAP-7 or Howrah based WAP-4 from Sealdah to Jagiroad and vice-versa. From Guwahati to Silchar it is hauled by twin WDP-4D-class diesel locomotive of Siliguri shed. Also due to ghat section, banker locomotive are attached to it.
Rake sharing
Sealdah–Silchar Kanchenjunga Express shares its rake with Sealdah-Agartala Kanchenjunga Express.
Accidents
On 17 June 2024, Kanchanjungha Express was involved in an accident near New Jalpaiguri station in West Bengal. It was reported that the train was hit behind by Freight train resulting of 15 death and 30 injured.[3]
See also
- Guwahati railway station
- Sealdah railway station
- Sealdah–Silchar Kanchenjunga Express
- Sealdah–Agartala Kanchenjunga Express
Other trains on the Kolkata – New Jalpaiguri sector
- 22301/02 Howrah–New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express
- 12041/42 New Jalpaiguri–Howrah Shatabdi Express
- 22309/40 Howrah–New Jalpaiguri AC Express
- 12377/78 Padatik Express
- 12344/45 Darjeeling Mail
- 15959/60 Kamrup Express
- 13175/76 Kanchanjunga Express/Sealdah–Agartala Kanchanjunga Express
- 12345/46 Saraighat Express
- 15722/23 New Jalpaiguri–Digha Express
- 12518/19 Kolkata–Guwahati Garib Rath Express
- 12526/27 Dibrugarh–Kolkata Superfast Express
- 13141/42 Teesta Torsha Express
- 13147/58 Uttar Banga Express
- 12503/04 Bangalore Cantonment–Agartala Humsafar Express
- 13182/83 Silghat Town- Kolkata Express
- 22511/12 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Kamakhya Karmabhoomi Express
- 12526/27 Dibrugarh–Kolkata Superfast Express
- 15644/45 Puri–Kamakhya Weekly Express (via Howrah)
- 12364/65 Kolkata–Haldibari Intercity Express
- 12509/10 Guwahati–Bengaluru Cantt. Superfast Express
- 12507/08 Thiruvananthapuram–Silchar Superfast Express
- 12514/15 Guwahati–Secunderabad Express
