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<p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2018}}<br /> {{Use Indian English|date=January 2018}}<br /> {{Infobox rail service<br /> | name = Guwahati–Mariani BG Express<br /> | image = <br /> | image_width = <br /> | caption = <br /> | type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Express]]<br /> | locale = [[Assam]], [[Nagaland]]<br /> | first = {{start date and age|15 August 1998}}<br /> | last =<br /> | operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|Northeast Frontier Railway]]<br /> | ridership =<br /> | start = {{stnlnk|Guwahati}} (GHY)<br /> | stops = 12<br /> | end = {{stnlnk|Mariani}} (MXN)<br /> | distance = {{convert|404|km|0|abbr=on}}<br /> | journeytime = 8h 45m <br /> | frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}<br /> | class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved<br /> | seating = No<br /> | sleeping = Yes<br /> | autorack = <br /> | catering = On-board catering &lt;br&gt; E-catering<br /> | observation = [[ICF coach]]<br /> | entertainment = No<br /> | baggage = No<br /> | other facilities= Below the seats<br /> | stock = 2<br /> | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br /> | electrification = <br /> | trainnumber = 15665/15666 <br /> | speed = {{convert|46|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts<br /> Maximumpermissible speed 110km/hr<br /> | map = [[File:Nagaland Express (Guwahati - Dimapur) BG Express route map.png|250px|Guwahati–Mariani BG Superfast Express route map]]<br /> | map_state =<br /> }}<br /> <br /> The &#039;&#039;&#039;Guwahati–Mariani BG Express&#039;&#039;&#039; is an [[Superfast Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Guwahati}} and {{stnlnk|Mariani}} in India. It is currently being operated with 15665/15666 train numbers on a daily basis.&lt;ref&gt;[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/train-derails-in-assam-12-passengers-injured/ Train derails in Assam, 50 passengers injured]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/train-derails-in-assam/article5917635.ece?homepage=true Train derails in Assam]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.easternmirrornagaland.com/new-train-service-introduced-changes-train-terminal/ New train service introduced, changes train terminal]&lt;/ref&gt; Earlier, the train ran between Guwahati and [[Dimapur railway station|Dimapur]]. It was extended to Mariani Junction from 2020.<br /> <br /> == Service==<br /> <br /> The 15665/Guwahati–Mariani BG Express has an average speed of 46&amp;nbsp;km/h and covers 404&amp;nbsp;km in 8h 45m. The 15666/Dimapur–Guwahati BG Express has an average speed of 46&amp;nbsp;km/h and covers 404&amp;nbsp;km in 8h 50m.<br /> <br /> == Route and halts ==<br /> <br /> The important halts of the train are:<br /> <br /> * {{stnlnk|Guwahati}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Jagi Road}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Chaparmukh Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Kampur}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Hojai}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Lanka}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Lumding Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Diphu}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Dimapur}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Furkating}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Golaghat}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Barua Bamungaon}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Jorhat Town}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Mariani}}<br /> <br /> ==Coach composition==<br /> <br /> The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&amp;nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 13 coaches:<br /> <br /> * 1 AC II Tier<br /> * 2 AC III Tier<br /> * 4 Sleeper coaches<br /> * 3 Second Sitting<br /> * 2 General Unreserved<br /> * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake<br /> <br /> == Traction==<br /> <br /> Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Guwahati|Guwahati Loco Shed]]- based [[WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive from Guwahati to Dimapur and vice versa. Now shifted to [[Diesel Loco Shed, Malda Town|Malda Town]] WDM-3A or New Guwahati-based [[WDM-3D]].<br /> <br /> ==Rake sharing==<br /> <br /> The train shares its rake with 15603/15604 [[Kamakhya–Ledo Intercity Express]], 15669/15670 [[Nagaland Express]] and 55601/55602 [[Kamakhya–Lumding Passenger]].<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Guwahati railway station]]<br /> * [[Mariani Junction railway station]]<br /> * [[Nagaland Express]]<br /> * [[Kamakhya–Ledo Intercity Express]]<br /> * [[Kamakhya–Lumding Passenger]]<br /> <br /> == Notes ==<br /> {{notelist}}<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> <br /> * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/419 15665/Guwahati–Mariani BG Express] India Rail Info<br /> * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/589 15666/Mariani–Guwahati BG Express] India Rail Info<br /> <br /> {{Northeast Frontier Railway}}<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Guwahati-Dimapur Express}}<br /> [[Category:Transport in Guwahati]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Dimapur]]<br /> [[Category:Express trains in India]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Assam]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Nagaland]]<br /> <br /> {{India-express-train-stub}}</div>

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