Varanasi–Dehradun Express


The 15119/15120 Varanasi–Dehradun Express is an express train operated by Indian Railways that runs between Varanasi Junction and Dehradun Railway Station in India.

Coaches

Legend:
  • L – Locomotive
  • SLR – Seating cum Luggage Rake
  • GS – General Unreserved
  • S – Sleeper Class
  • M – AC 3-Tier
  • B – AC 2-Tier
  • A – AC First Class
  • H – First Class
  • EOG – End-on Generator

Train accident

On 20 March 2015 train number 14266 derailed in Bachhrawa near Rae Bareli at 09:10 in the morning. It was returning from Dehradun to Varanasi. As per sources 38 people died while more than 200 injured. The central government offered ₹200000 compensation for dead,₹50000 for seriously injured and ₹20000 for minor injured people. According to Indian Railways the main cause of the accident was the failure of train's braking system.

Traction

It is hauled by Diesel Loco Shed, Lucknow-based WAP-7 locomotive for its entire run.