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Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express

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Dibrugarh–New Delhi Rajdhani Express
Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express entering Katihar Junction.
Overview
Service typeRajdhani Express
LocaleAssam, Nagaland, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi
Current operator(s)Northern Railway &
Northeast Frontier Railway
Route
TerminiDibrugarh (DBRG)
New Delhi (NDLS)
Stops21 as 12423 / 12424,
24 as 20503 / 20504,
24 as 20505 / 20506
Distance travelled2,276 kilometres (1,414 mi) (via Barauni Junction)
2,452 kilometres (1,524 mi) (via Moranhat)
2,458 kilometres (1,527 mi) (via Rangapara North Junction)
Average journey time37 hrs (Approx.)
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12423 / 12424
20503 / 20504
20505 / 20506
On-board services
Class(es)AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts.
Route map

Dibrugarh–New Delhi Rajdhani Express is a Rajdhani class train of Indian Railways that connects New Delhi Railway Station in Delhi to the Dibrugarh Railway Station in Assam.

History

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  • The first version of this train was inaugurated on 26 October 1996 as Guwahati Rajdhani Express which ran via Barauni. It was flagged off by Ram Vilas Paswan (former Minister of Railways) which runs as a weekly service.[1] The frequency was later increased to tri-weekly in 1997.[2]
  • Later, on 11 January 1999, the Second set of Guwahati Rajdhani Express was inaugurated which runs through Chhapra. It was flagged off by Nitish Kumar (former Minister of Railways) which runs as a bi-weekly service.
  • After that, on 24 March 2010, the third set of Guwahati Rajdhani Express was inaugurated which runs through Muzaffarpur. It was flagged off by Mamata Banerjee (former Minister of Railways) which runs as a weekly service.[3]
  • Later due to public demand in 2012, The three sets of Rajdhani was extended up to Dibrugarh and runs as Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express and also the frequency of First Set was increased to daily service.[4][5]
  • February 2021: 20503/04 Dibrugarh Rajdhani frequency increased to 5 days a week from Weekly.

Derailment

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On 25 June 2014, this train derailed in Chhapra, Bihar, killing four people and seriously injuring eight.[6] Sabotage by Naxalites was considered but ruled out as the cause of the crash.[7] Also, on 6 December 2016 derailed in Allipurduar district of west Bengal.

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  • 12423 Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express in New Delhi.
    12423 Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express in New Delhi.
  • 02423 Dibrugarh Rajdhani COVID-19 Special with SGUJ WDP4 arriving Katihar
    02423 Dibrugarh Rajdhani COVID-19 Special with SGUJ WDP4 arriving Katihar
  • 02423 Dibrugarh Rajdhani COVID-19 Special with GZB WAP7 arriving Katihar
    02423 Dibrugarh Rajdhani COVID-19 Special with GZB WAP7 arriving Katihar
  • 02423 Dibrugarh Rajdhani (COVID-19 AC Special) leaving Katihar
    02423 Dibrugarh Rajdhani (COVID-19 AC Special) leaving Katihar

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Rail Budget 1994-95, Retrieved 25 May 2016
  2. ^ Rail Budget 1995-96, Retrieved 25 May 2016
  3. ^ Rail Budget 2009-10, Retrieved 25 May 2016
  4. ^ Rail Budget 2010-11, Retrieved 25 May 2019
  5. ^ Rail Budget 2005-06, Retrieved 25 May 2016
  6. ^ Das, Mala (25 June 2014). "New Delhi–Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express Derails in Bihar, Four Killed". NDTV. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  7. ^ "Delhi–Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express derailment: Bihar CM rules out Maoist role". India Today. 25 June 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
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