Sikkim Mahananda Express

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

The important stops of this train are; • '''''' • • • • • • Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction • • • • • • New Barauni Junction • • • • • • • • • • • • Galgalia • • • (Loco reversal) • • • • • • • '''''' ==Traction==

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 (DLI) at 07:35 AM and reach to the destined stop Alipurduar Junction (APDJ) at 08:20 PM on day after another. Train No.15483 leaves Alipurduar Junction (APDJ) at 10:30 AM and reach to the destined stop Delhi (DLI) 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 [2-Tiers+3-Tiers], 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. ==Incidents==