Sikkim Mahananda Express

The 15483 / 15484 Sikkim Mahananda Express is an express train connecting the cities of Delhi and Alipurduar.
This is a direct train origination from Old Delhi to.
The train connects the Eastern and Northern regions, as well as parts of India in the Bihar & Uttar Pradesh areas.
The name of the train is derived from the Mahananda River, which runs through North Bengal, Eastern Bihar and Bangladesh.
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 Siliguri Diesel Loco Shed for the non-electrified territory and a Indian [locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4] electric locomotive in the electrified section.

History

The train when introduced used to run from to Delhi as train number 983/984. This train was later extended to New Jalpaiguri with train number 4083/4084. Finally the train was extended to Alipurduar Junction.

Route and halts

The important stops of this train are;

Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Old Delhi to Alipurduar Junction and vice versa.

Trivia

In a rare occurrence Sikkim Mahananda Express crosses the Mahananda River five times. The train is named after this river.

Train schedule

Train No.15484 leaves Delhi at 07:35 AM and reach to the destined stop Alipurduar Junction at 08:20 PM on day after another.
Train No.15483 leaves Alipurduar Junction at 10:30 AM and reach to the destined stop Delhi at 09:45 PM on day after another.
During the journey of approximately 38 hours the train goes via 56 stations before reaching its destination.

Accommodations

This train comprises 1 first AC , 10 AC 3-Tiers, 4 Sleeper class, 2Unreserved General Compartment, 1 Pantry car & 1 Luggage/Parcel and engine generator car is provided with the Guards' cabin.
Total coach composition is 24.