Mahananda Express


The 15483 / 15484 Mahananda Express or Sikkim Mahananda Express is an Indian express train connecting the cities of New Delhi and Alipurduar.
This is a direct train origination from Old Delhi to Alipurduar Junction.
The train connects the Eastern and Northern regions, as well as parts of India in the Bihar & Uttar Pradesh areas.
The name of the train is derived from the Mahananda River which runs through North Bengal and Eastern Bihar.
As the entire route is not electrified, the train runs with both an electric and diesel locomotive. Usually the train gets a WDP4/WDP4B from the Siliguri Diesel Loco Shed for the non-electrified territory and a WAP4 electric locomotive in the electrified section.

History

The train when introduced used to run between Katihar Jn to Delhi as train number 983/984. This train was later extended to New Jalpaiguri with train number 4083/4084. Finally the train was extended to Alipurduar Junction.

Route & Halts

The Important Stops of this train between Delhi Junction and Alipurduar Junction are as follows:-
It is hauls by a based WDP 4 / WDP 4B / WDP 4D locomotive from APDJ till KIR and then from KIR till DLI it is hauls by a based WAP 7 or based WAP 4 locomotive and vice versa.

Trivia

In a rare occurrence Mahananda Express crosses the Mahananda River five times. The train is named after this river.

Train Schedule

Train No.15484 leaves Delhi at 06:35 AM and reach to the destined stop Alipur Duar Jn at 06:45 PM on day after another.
Train No.15483 leaves Alipur Duar Jn at 10:40 PM on day after another.
During the journey of approximately 38 hours the train goes via 56 stations before reaching its destination.

Accommodations

This train comprises 1 Composite AC , 2 AC 3-Tiers, 13 Sleeper Class, 5 Unreserved General Compartment, 1 Pantry car & 2 Luggage/Parcel cum Brake van which is provided with the Guards' cabin.
Total coach composition is 24.

Incidents

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