Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express

The Dibrugarh–New Delhi Rajdhani Express is a group of Rajdhani-class express train services operated by Indian Railways, connecting New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) in the National Capital Territory of Delhi with Dibrugarh Railway Station (DBRG) in the Indian state of Assam. The service provides one of the fastest and most prestigious rail links between the northeastern region of India and the national capital.

The train operates under three different pairs of train numbers, each running via distinct routes to improve connectivity across multiple states and to manage traffic demand along the long-distance corridor. All services are fully air-conditioned and include onboard catering as per Rajdhani Express standards.

History

• The first version of this train was inaugurated on 26 October 1996 as Guwahati Rajdhani Express which ran via Barauni. It was flagged off by Ram Vilas Paswan (former Minister of Railways) which runs as a weekly service.
• This Rajdhani Express is numbered 12423/12424 & covers the distance of in 37 hrs 45 mins running at average speed.
• Later, on 11 January 1999, the Second set of Guwahati Rajdhani Express was inaugurated which runs through Chhapra. It was flagged off by Nitish Kumar (former Minister of Railways) which runs as a bi-weekly service numbered as 2435/2436 with Dibrugarh part numbered 2435A/2436A.
• After that, on 24 March 2010, the third set of Guwahati Rajdhani Express was inaugurated which runs through Muzaffarpur. It was flagged off by Mamata Banerjee (former Minister of Railways) which runs as a weekly service numbered 2235/2236.
• The three sets of Rajdhani were permanently extended up to Dibrugarh and runs as Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express and also the frequency of First Set was increased to daily service.
• February 2021: 12235/12236 was renumbered 20503/04 Dibrugarh Rajdhani with frequency increased to 5 days a week from Weekly. 20503/20504 covers the distance of in 39 hrs 30 mins running at average speed. 12435/12436 was renumbered 20505/06 Dibrugarh Rajdhani and runs permanently via Rangiya, Rangapara(Tezpur), Harmuti, North Lakhimpur, Bogibeel Bridge route avoiding Guwahati. 20505/20506 covers the distance of in 39 hrs 30 mins running at average speed & is slowest Rajdhani Train of India.

20503 / 20504 (Via Muzaffarpur)

The 20503/20504 Rajdhani Express is a long-distance Rajdhani Express train of Indian Railways that runs between Dibrugarh in Assam and New Delhi, the capital of India, via Muzaffarpur. The train operates five days a week.

Schedule

Route

Coach composition

• Primary Maintenance – Dibrugrah CD
• Secondary Maintenance - NDLS CD

20505 / 20506 (Via Rangapara North - Barauni - Hajipur)

20505/20506 Dibrugarh–New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Via Rangapara North) is a premium long-distance Rajdhani Express train operated by Indian Railways, connecting Dibrugarh in Assam with New Delhi, the capital of India. This train runs 2 days a week via Rangapara North, Guwahati, and key junctions in eastern and northern India, providing fast, fully air-conditioned service with classes including AC First Class, AC 2-Tier, and AC 3-Tier

Schedule

Route

Coach composition

• Primary Maintenance – Dibrugrah CD
• Secondary Maintenance - NDLS CD

12423 / 12424 (Via New Tinsukia - Barauni - Hajipur - Patliputra)

Dibrugarh–New Delhi Rajdhani Express (12423/12424) is a premium long-distance Rajdhani Express train operated by Indian Railways, connecting Dibrugarh in Assam with New Delhi, the capital of India. It runs Daily via Guwahati, Patliputra and other key junctions in eastern and northern India, providing fast, fully air-conditioned service with classes including AC First Class, AC 2-Tier, and AC 3-Tie

Schedule

Route

Coach Composition

• Primary Maintenance – Dibrugrah CD
• Secondary Maintenance - NDLS CD

Traction

Train is hauled by the WAP-7 of Ghaziabad and Tuglakabad shed. For 20506 Dibrugarh Rajdhani the loco is changed at Rngiya From WAP-7 to WDP4 or WDP4-B or WDP4-D of Siliguri shed or to the WDP-4D of New Guwahati shed.

For 20505 Dibrugarh Rajdhani, earlier was WDP-4D, the train is hauled by WAP-7 of Ghaziabad or Tuglakabad shed from New Delhi to Rangiya Junction.

For the 12424 Dibrugarh Rajdhani, earlier was WDP-4B, the train is hauled by a WAP-7 electric locomotive of Ghaziabad Loco Shed from New Delhi to Guwahati.

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