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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Sikkim Mahananda Express<br />
| image = Mahananda Express at New Jalpaiguri 01.jpg<br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|Mail/Express]]<br />
| status = <br />
| first = 05 May 1989<br />
| last =<br />
| locale = [[West Bengal]], [[Bihar]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Delhi]]<br />
| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|Northeast Frontier Railways]]<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Alipurduar Junction}} (APDJ)<br />
| stops = 55<br />
| end = [[Delhi Junction railway station|Old Delhi]] (DLI)<br />
| distance= {{convert|1656|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 34 hrs 55 mins<br />
| frequency = Daily<br />
| trainnumber = 15483 / 15484<br />
| class = Composite 2nd+3rd AC (1), AC 3rd (2), Sleeper (13), General (5)<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| baggage = Available<br />
| catering = Available<br />
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}<br>[[broad gauge]]<br />
| speed = Avg. Speed – 47km/hr<br />
| map = [[File:Mahananda Express (Alipurdaur - Delhi) route map.png|290px]]<br />
}}<br />
[[File:Mahananda Express at New Jalpaiguri 02.jpg|thumb|275px|Mahananda Express at [[New Jalpaiguri]]]]<br />
The 15483 / 15484 '''Mahananda Express''' or '''Sikkim Mahananda Express''' is an Indian [[Express trains in India|Express train]] connecting the cities of [[New Delhi]] and [[Alipurduar]].<br />
This is a direct train origination from [[Delhi Junction railway station|Old Delhi]] to {{stnlnk|Alipurduar Junction}}. <br />
The train connects the [[East India|Eastern]] and [[North India|Northern]] regions, as well as parts of India in the [[Bihar]] & [[Uttar Pradesh]] areas.<br />
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The name of the train is derived from the [[Mahananda River]], which runs through [[North Bengal]] and Eastern Bihar.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/357914/Mahananda-River |title = Mahananda River| work= Britannica|accessdate = 2013-05-22 }}</ref><br />
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As the entire route is not electrified, the train runs with both an electric and diesel [[locomotive]]. Usually the train gets a [[WDP-4]]/[[WDP-4B]] from the [[Diesel Loco Shed, Siliguri|Siliguri Diesel Loco Shed]] for the non-electrified territory and a [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]] electric locomotive in the electrified section.<br />
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==History==<br />
The train when introduced used to run from {{stnlnk|Katihar Junction}} to Delhi as train number(s) 983/984. This train was later extended to [[New Jalpaiguri]] with train number(s) 4083/4084. Finally the train was extended to Alipurduar Junction.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.irfca.org/docs/old-numbers.html |title = Old Train Number| publisher= IRFCA|accessdate = 2013-05-22 }}</ref><br />
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==Route & Halts==<br />
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The important stops of this train between '''{{stnlnk|Delhi Junction}}''' and '''{{stnlnk|Alipurduar Junction}}''' are as follows:-<br />
*'''{{stnlnk|Delhi Junction}}'''<br />
*'''{{stnlnk|Delhi Shahdara Junction}}'''<br />
*{{stnlnk|Ghaziabad Junction}}<br />
*{{stnlnk|Aligarh Junction}}<br />
*{{stnlnk|Firozabad}}<br />
*{{stnlnk|Etawah Junction}}<br />
*'''{{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}}'''<br />
*{{stnlnk|Fatehpur}}<br />
*'''{{stnlnk|Prayagraj Junction}}'''<br />
*{{stnlnk|Mirzapur}}<br />
*'''[[Mughalsarai Junction|Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction]]'''<br />
*'''{{stnlnk|Patna Junction}}'''<br />
*{{stnlnk|Barauni Junction}}<br />
*'''{{stnlnk|Katihar Junction}}<br />
*{{stnlnk|Barsoi Junction}}<br />
*{{stnlnk|Kishanganj}}<br />
*'''{{stnlnk|New Jalpaiguri}}'''<br />
*'''{{stnlnk|Siliguri Junction}}'''<br />
*{{stnlnk|New Mal Junction}}<br />
* [[Binnaguri Junction]]<br />
* [[Dalgaon Railway Station]]<br />
* [[Hasimara Railway Station]] to<br />
* '''{{stnlnk|Alipurduar Junction}}'''<br />
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==Locomotive==<br />
It is hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Siliguri|Siliguri]]-based [[WDP-4]] / [[WDP-4B]] / [[WDP-4D]] locomotive from APDJ till KIR and then from KIR till DLI it is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad]]-based [[WAP-7]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Mughal Sarai|Mughal Sarai]]-based [[WAP-4]] locomotive and vice versa.<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
In a rare occurrence Mahananda Express crosses the [[Mahananda River]] five times. The train is named after this river.<br />
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==Train schedule==<br />
Train No.15484 leaves Delhi (DLI) at 06:35 AM and reach to the destined stop Alipurduar Junction (APDJ) at 06:45 PM on day after another.<br />
Train No.15483 leaves Alipurduar Junction (APDJ) at 09:50 AM and reach to the destined stop Delhi (DLI) at 10:40 PM on day after another.<br />
During the journey of approximately 38 hours the train goes via 56 stations before reaching its destination.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://runningstatus.in/status/15483-today | title=Mahananda Express/15483 Live Train Running Status}}</ref><br />
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==Accommodations==<br />
This train comprises 1 Composite AC [2-Tiers+3-Tiers], 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.<br />
Total coach composition is 24.<br />
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==Incidents==<br />
* {{cite web| url = http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/UttarPradesh/Goons-test-guns-on-train-kill-ticket-inspector/Article1-966718.aspx | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130629104604/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/UttarPradesh/Goons-test-guns-on-train-kill-ticket-inspector/Article1-966718.aspx | url-status = dead | archive-date = 29 June 2013 |title = Goons test guns on train kill Chief Ticket Inspector in Ghaziabad| work= Hindustan Times|accessdate = 2012-12-01 }}<br />
* {{cite web| url = http://www.indianexpress.com/news/crowd-torches-mahananda-express-in-hathras/523602/ |title = Crowd torches Mahananda Express in Hathras| work= Indian Express|accessdate = 2009-10-01 }}<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[New Jalpaiguri–New Delhi Superfast Express]]<br />
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==References==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.indianrail.gov.in Indian Railway Website]<br />
* [http://indiarailinfo.com/train/blog/sikkim-mahananda-express-15483-apdj-to-dli/1568/449/349 Mahananda Express Forum at Indian Rail Info]<br />
* [http://www.irfca.org/ Indian Railway Fan Club]<br />
*[http://indianrailpnr.in/train-list.php List of All Indian Trains]<br />
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[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]<br />
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