Siliguri–Dhubri Intercity Express

The 15765 / 66 Siliguri Junction - Dhubri Intercity Express [1] is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Siliguri Junction of West Bengal and Dhubri of Assam in India.

Siliguri Junction - Dhubri Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleWest Bengal, Assam
First service27 March 2010; 14 years ago (2010-03-27)
Current operator(s)Northeast Frontier Railway zone
Route
TerminiSiliguri Junction
Dhubri
Stops17
Distance travelled261 km (162 mi)
Average journey time8 hours 02 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)15765 / 15766
On-board services
Class(es)general unreserved/Second Sitting
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed35 km/h (22 mph)

It operates as train number 15765 from Siliguri Junction to Dhubri and as train number 15766 in the reverse direction serving the states of Assam & West Bengal.[2]

Coaches

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The 15765 / 66 Siliguri Junction - Dhubri Intercity Express has nine general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.

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 15765 Siliguri Junction - Dhubri Intercity Express covers the distance of 261 km (162 mi) in 6 hours 20 mins (41 km/h) and in 9 hours 05 mins as the 15766 Dhubri - Siliguri Junction Intercity Express (29 km/h).

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

Routing

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The 15765 / 66 Siliguri Junction - Dhubri Intercity Express runs from

Traction

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As the route is going to electrification, a Malda Town based WDM-3D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

Incidents

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On 29th September 2019, Siliguri - Dhubri Intercity Express Engine hits and injures an elephant between Banarhat and Nagrakata in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. The injured elephant later passes away after struggling for hours. [3] [4]

References

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  1. ^ "Siliguri-Dhubri Intercity Express". indiarailinfo.com.
  2. ^ [1], Northeast Frontier Railway, 22 November 2016
  3. ^ "Train hits and critically injures elephant in North Bengal. Devastating video goes viral". India today.in.
  4. ^ "Elephant Hit By Train In West Bengal's Dooars Passes Away After Struggling For Hours". protectallwildlifeblog.com.
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