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Alipurduar–Silghat Town Rajya Rani Express

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Rajya Rani Express
Overview
Service typeRajya Rani Express[1]
LocaleAssam & West Bengal
First service12 February 2012; 12 years ago (2012-02-12)
Current operator(s)Northeast Frontier Railways
Route
TerminiAlipurduar (APDJ)
Silghat Town (SHTT)
Stops26
Distance travelled560 km (348 mi)
Average journey time16 hours 40 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)15417 / 15418
On-board services
Class(es)General Unreserved, Sleeper class
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed34 km/h (21 mph) average including halts
Route map
(Alipurdaur–Silghat) Rajya Rani Express route map

The 15417 / 15418 Rajya Rani Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Alipurduar Junction and Silghat Town in India.This train is a part of Rajya Rani Express series from West Bengal & Assam state.

It operates as train number 15417 from Alipurduar Junction to Silghat Town and as train number 15418 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal & Assam.[2]

Coaches

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The 15417 / 18 Rajya Rani Express has one sleeper class, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.[3]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

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The 15417 Alipurduar Junction–Silghat Rajya Rani Express covers the distance of 560 km (348 mi) in 17 hours 55 mins (31 km/h) and in 15 hours 10 mins as the 15418 Silghat–Alipurduar Junction Rajya Rani Express (37 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is less than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fares doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

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The 15417/15418 Rajya Rani Express runs from

Traction

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As the route is not electrified, a New Guwahati-based WDM-3D / WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

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  1. ^ "Rajya Rani Express to Connect State Capitals With Important Cities of Those States". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 25 February 2011.
  2. ^ [1], Northeast Frontier Railway, 29 September 2014
  3. ^ [2], assamtribune.com, 11 July 2016
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