Kamrup Express 15959 Train
Kamrup Express 15959 is an express train, which was inaugurated way back in
1972. It was originally operated between Howrah and Guwahati and later extended service up to
Dibrugarh, Assam. It falls under the North-East Frontier Railway Zone (NFR)
of Indian Railways and is known for its
cleanliness, punctuality, and safety. Kamrup Express 15959 train starts from
Howrah and arrives in Dibrugarh after two nights, covering the total distance
with 54 intermediate halts. Bandel, Katwa, Malda Town, New Jalpaiguri, Guwahati, Diaper, and New
Tinsukia are some of the places through which the train passes en route to
the destination.
WHY KAMRUP EXPRESS 15959?
The Kamrup Express provides excellent travel services from Howrah to
Dibrugarh and passes through some important places. It is known for providing
timely operations, express service, and safe journey to the passengers. It is
also the only train from the NFR category that received the ISO certificate
for its services and performance.
THE PERKS OF RIDING THE KAMRUP EXPRESS TRAIN
• The train takes you from Howrah to Dibrugarh in the fastest possible
time and is known for its punctuality.
• A pantry car is attached for providing onboard catering services. E-
Catering is also available for pre-ordering meals based on your
preferences.
• Cleanliness is given much importance, so you can find well-maintained
coaches with clean seating areas, blankets, beds, and washrooms.
• Good food and snacks are provided onboard.
• Charging slots are available in the compartments.
TRAIN COACH & SCHEDULE
Kamrup Express 15959 accommodates 18 coaches in total, with four General
Coaches (GN), 11 Sleeper coaches (SL), and 3 A/C coaches (2-Tier and 3-Tier).
It also consists of a pantry car for providing onboard catering
services.
The train runs daily from Sunday to Saturday, so you can travel as per your
convenience. It departs from platform number 8 of Howrah Junction (HWH) at
5:35 PM and arrives at platform number 1 of Dibrugarh Junction (DBRH) at 05:55 AM (after two
nights).
AVERAGE SPEED & THE TIME TRAVELLED
Kamrup Express runs at an average speed of 42 kmph. It covers a total
distance of 1532 km from Howrah to Dibrugarh in 36 hours and 20
minutes.
ABOUT THE DESTINATION
Dibrugarh, also known as India’s tea city, is a beautiful district in the
state of Assam. It is home to some striking attractions that add to its
charm. Dibrugarh was named from ‘Dibrumukh’ – which means mouth of Dibru
River. The Jokai Botanical Garden, Children Park, DU Park, Chamba shopping,
Dibrugarh Christian cemetery, Lekai Chetia Maidam, Raidongia Dol, Dehing
Satra, and Radha Krishna Mandir are some of the places of interest in
Dibrugarh that you can explore.
FAQs
Q. What is the route of Kamrup Express?
A. The route of Kamrup Express is from Howrah Junction
in West Bengal to Dibrugarh, Assam.
Q. How long does the train take to reach its destination?
A. The train takes 36 hours and 20 minutes to reach its
destination.
Q. What is the price range of tickets for the Kamrup Express?
• Sleeper coach Rs.600
• A/C 3 tier Rs.1623
• A/C 2 tier Rs.2376
• Unreserved General – Rs.339
Discounted fares are available for senior citizens and children.
Q. What are the key stations along this train route?
A. Bandel Junction,
Katwa, Malda Town, Kishanganj, and New
Jalpaiguri are the key stations along this train route.
Q. What is the name and code of the origin station for this
train?
A. The origin station of the train is Howrah Junction,
with the code HWH.
Q. What is the name and code of the final station for this
train?
A. The destination station of the train is Dibrugarh
Junction. Its code is DBRG.
Q. Does this train run regularly?
A. Yes. This train operates on all days of the
week.
Q. What is the most unique feature of Kamrup Express?
A. The Kamrup Express 15959 train is known for
providing safe and express service from Howrah to Dibrugarh.