The 15645 / 46 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Dibrugarh Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Northeast Frontier Railway zone that runs between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus of Maharashtra and Dibrugarh of Assam in India.[1].It holds the record of 19th Longest train service of Indian Railways.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Dibrugarh |
| Stops | 53 |
| Distance travelled | 3,145 km (1,954 mi) |
| Average journey time | 60 hours 55 mins |
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 15645 / 15646 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 50 km/h (31 mph) |
It is also called Dadar Express. It operates as train number 15645 from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Dibrugarh and as train number 15646 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Nagaland & Assam.[2]
The 15645 / 46 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Dibrugarh Express has two AC 2-tier, four AC 3-tier, 8 sleeper class, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It carries a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
The 15645 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Guwahati Express covers the distance of 2,568 km (1,596 mi) in 51 hours 55 mins (50 km/hr) & in 51 hours 5 mins as the 15646 Guwahati–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express (50 km/hr).[3]
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.
The 15645 / 46 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Dibrugarh Express runs from
Electric Loco Shed, Kalyan based WAP-7 Locomotive hauls the train from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus till Guwahati after which a Diesel Loco Shed, Siliguri-based WDP-4B Locomotive pulls the train to its destination Dibrugarh and vice versa.