New Jalpaiguri–Guwahati Express
Express train in India
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The 15675/15676 New Jalpaiguri - Guwahati Express is a daily service connecting the cities of Siliguri and Guwahati. The train starts from New Jalpaiguri Junction and ends in Guwahati railway station covering the states of West Bengal and Assam.[1][2]
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | West Bengal, Assam |
| First service | 13th March 2026 |
| Current operator | Northeast Frontier Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | New Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP) Guwahati (GHY) |
| Stops | 18 |
| Distance travelled | 407.5 km (253 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number | 15675 / 15676 |
| Lines used | |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | 2A, 3E, SL, GS, SLRD, EOG |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | E catering |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 45 km/h (28 mph) |
Overview
This train is currently operated by Indian Railways - Northeast Frontier Railway zone.
Train number 15675 starts at 11:30 pm from New Jalpaiguri Junction daily and reaches Guwahati at 8:30 am next day.
Train number 15676 starts at 8:30 pm from Guwahati railway station and reaches New Jalpaiguri Junction at 5:00 am next day
The train covers the total distance of 407 kilometres in 8 hours 30 minutes.
Traction
Siliguri Loco Shed - based WAP-7 electric locomotive hauls the train from New Jalpaiguri Junction to Guwahati and vice versa.
Route and halts
The route and halts of New Jalpaiguri - Guwahati Express are as follows:
Coach composition
This train contains 2 - AC Two Tier (2A) coaches, 7 - AC Three Tier Economy (3E) coaches, 7 - Sleeper Class (SL) coaches, 4 - General Unreserved (GS) coaches, 1 - Generator Car and 1 - WAP-7 Engine.