Good News: Assam Gets 3 New Vande Bharat Trains | Check Route, Fare And Other Details Here

New Delhi: In a major boost to Assam ’s rail network, the state has welcomed the launch of three new Vande Bharat Express trains, promising faster and more comfortable travel. 

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma were present at a special ceremony held in Guwahati to flag off the new trains.

The three trains launched are:

1. Guwahati-New Lakhimpur Janshatabdi Express

2. New Bongaigaon–Guwahati Passenger Train

3. Tinsukia–Naharlagun Express

Tinsukia-Naharlagun-Tinsukia Express: Distance, Travel Time, Ticket Price

Train number 15911/15912 Tinsukia-Naharlagun-Tinsukia Express will cover a distance of 225 km in 06:10 hrs. The train connects Assam with Arunachal Pradesh . During its journey, the train will halt at nine stations en route – New Tinsukia Junction, Dibrugarh, Dhamalgaon, Dhemaji, Bordoloni, Gogamukh, Baginadi, North Lakhimpur, and Harmuti. The train will run three days a week – Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. The train is composed of Sleeper Class and the ticket price between two destinations is Rs 170.

Indian Railways: Guwahati-New Bongaigaon Passenger: Distance, Travel Time

The train number 55818/55817 Guwahati-New Bongaigaon-Guwahati Passenger train will cover a distance of around 160 km in 05:15 hrs. The train will leave Guwahati at 08:10 am and reach New Bongaigaon at 13:25 hrs. During its journey, the train will halt at 15 stations – Kamakhya, Changsari, Kendukana, Rangiya Junction, Ghograpar, Nalbari, Kaithalkuchi, Tihu, Pathsala, Sorupeta, Barpeta Road, Sorbhog Junction, Patiladaha, Bijni and Bongaigaon. The train is unreserved and is composed of General Coaches.

Guwahati-North Lakhimpur Jan Shatabdi Express: Distance, Travel Time, Ticket Price

The train number 12047/12048 Guwahati-North Lakhimpur-Guwahati Jan Shatabdi Express will cover a distance of 342 km in 06:25 hrs. The train will halt at stations such as Kamakhya Junction, Rangiya Junction, Tangla, Udalguri, Rangapara North, Viswanath Charali, and Harmuti Junction. The IRCTC has not yet released the fare chart or commences the ticket booking process.