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Agartala–Narangi Express

The 15649/15650 Agartala–Narangi Express is an express train belonging to the Northeast Frontier Railway zone of Indian Railways that runs between Agartala railway station in Agartala—the capital city of Tripura and the second-largest metropolis in northeastern India—and Narangi railway station in Guwahati, the largest metropolis in northeastern India.[2][3]

Agartala – Narangi Express
Overview
Service typeMail/Express
StatusOperating
Locale
First service24 March 2026; 3 months ago (2026-03-24)[a]
Current operatorNortheast Frontier Railway
Ridership900+ one way
(per journey)
Route
TerminiAgartala (AGTL)
Narangi (NNGE)
Stops09
Distance travelled562 km (349 mi)
Average journey time15h 15m (UP)
16h 30m (DN)
Service frequencyDaily
Train number15649/15650
Lines used3;
On-board services
ClassesAC 2-tier
AC 3-tier
Sleeper class (Non-AC)
General Unreserved
Disabled accessAvailable
(1 coach only)
Seating arrangementsOrdinary style (unreserved)
Sleeping arrangementsBoth AC and Non-AC (reserved)
Auto-rack arrangementsNot available
Catering facilitiesNot available
Observation facilitiesWindows
Entertainment facilitiesNot available
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad gauge
ElectrificationNo
Operating speedAvg. speed
37 km/h (23 mph) (UP) 34 km/h (21 mph) (DN)
Max. speed
110 km/h (68 mph)
Average length329 m approx.
Track ownerIndian Railways[1]
Rake maintenanceAgartala
Rake sharingNone
Route map
Legend
15649 ↓
Agartala
 Ambassa
 Kumarghat
 Dharmanagar
Tripura
Assam
border
 New Karimganj
 Badarpur
 New Haflong
 Lumding (Direction reversal)
 Hojai
 Jagiroad
15650 ↑
Narangi

It is currently being operated with 15649 UP and 15650 DN train numbers on a daily basis. It runs as an overnight train from both directions.[4]

Background

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This train was virtually inaugurated and flagged off on 13 March 2026 from Narangi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.[5] Following the inauguration, it became the first intercity train service between Guwahati and Agartala.[6] It was also the first regular train ever to originate from Narangi.[7]

Service

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The 15649 UP/Agartala–Narangi Express has an average speed of 37 km/h and covers a distance of 562 km in 15h 15m.[8] The 15650 DN/Narangi–Agartala Express has an average speed of 34 km/h and covers a distance of 562 km in 16h 30m.[9]

Schedule

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Train numberDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
15649[10]Agartala09:30 PMDailyNarangi12:45 PMNext day
15650Narangi05:00 PMDailyAgartala09:30 AMNext day
AGTL - NNGE - AGTL Express
15649 Stations 15650
Arrival Departure Arrival Departure
Tripura
---- 21:30 Agartala 09:30 ----
22:43 22:45 Ambassa 05:22 05:24
23:40 23:42 Kumarghat 04:25 04:27
00:18 00:20 Dharmanagar 03:45 03:47
Assam
01:30 01:32 New Karimganj 02:25 02:27
02:00 02:10 Badarpur Junction 01:50 02:00
04:35 04:37 New Haflong 23:10 23:12
09:10 09:20 Lumding Junction 19:55 20:05
09:55 09:57 Hojai 18:50 18:52
11:00 11:02 Jagiroad 17:45 17:47
12:45 ---- Narangi ---- 17:00

Route and halts

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The following are the halts of the train:[11]

Tripura
  • Agartala (AGTL) ⬇️
  • Ambassa (ABSA)
  • Kumarghat (KUGT)
  • Dharmanagar (DMR)
Assam
  • New Karimganj (NKMG)
  • Badarpur Junction (BPB)
  • New Haflong (NHLG)
  • Lumding Junction (LMG) (reversal)
  • Hojai (HJI)
  • Jagiroad (JID)
  • Narangi (NNGE) ⬆️

Coach composition

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The train is equipped with LHB rakes having a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 13 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier Sleeper (A1)
  • 3 AC III Tier Sleeper (B1 to B3)
  • 3 Non-AC Sleeper coaches (S1 to S3)
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake (Divyangjan)
  • 1 EOG (End-On Generation) coach

Coach position

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Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
EOGGNGNB1B2A1B3S1S2S3GNGNSLRD

Traction

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The route is not fully electrified, therefore trains in both directions are hauled by diesel locomotives from Siliguri loco shed (WDP-4 and WDP-4D) and New Guwahati loco shed (WDP-4D and WDG-4D).[12]

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ↑ commercial journey

References

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  1. ↑ "Big boost for northeast as Centre approves new Agartala-Guwahati train service". The Times of India. 26 May 2025. Archived from the original on 26 May 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  2. ↑ Tanmoy Chakraborty; Nandita Borah (10 March 2026). "Assam–Tripura rail travel gets major boost as Narangi–Agartala train to start March 13". India Today NE. Archived from the original on 11 March 2026. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  3. ↑ "Narangi–Agartala intercity train to start on March 13". The Economic Times. 11 March 2026. Archived from the original on 27 March 2026. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  4. ↑ "NFR to Launch New Narangi–Agartala Train Service, Inaugural Run on March 13". Guwahati Plus. 11 March 2026. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  5. ↑ Silpirani Kalita (13 March 2026). "PM Modi flags off 3 trains, unveils projects worth Rs 4,570 crore in Assam". India Today NE. Archived from the original on 27 March 2026. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  6. ↑ "Guwahati–New Jalpaiguri, Kamakhya–Charlapalli – PM Modi to flag off 3 new trains from Assam". The Financial Express (India). 13 March 2026. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  7. ↑ Kanak Chandra Boro; Aparmita (13 March 2026). "PM Modi launches railway, road projects for Kokrajhar, flags off new trains for Northeast". India Today NE. Archived from the original on 27 March 2026. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  8. ↑ Priyanka Saharia (11 March 2026). "Tripura minister thanks Centre for Narangi–Agartala intercity train". India Today NE. Archived from the original on 27 March 2026. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  9. ↑ "PM Modi unveils Rs 4,570 Cr development projects in Assam, flags off three trains to boost NE..." The Economic Times. 13 March 2026. Archived from the original on 27 March 2026. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  10. ↑ Debraj Deb (24 May 2025). "Railway Ministry approves new train between Agartala and Guwahati". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 26 May 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  11. ↑ "Tripura transport min thanks Centre for Narangi-Agartala intercity train". The Print. 11 March 2026. Archived from the original on 27 March 2026. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  12. ↑ "Electrification of railway network in Tripura to be completed before August this year". Economic Times. 16 May 2024. Archived from the original on 22 May 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
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External videos
video icon 15649 departing Agartala on YouTube, Journeys with swarup

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