Brahmaputra mail running history
The Brahmaputra Mail is a weekly express train operated by Indian Railways that runs between New Delhi and Guwahati. Here's a brief history of the train:
- The Brahmaputra Mail was introduced in 1958 as a bi-weekly train, running between Delhi and Guwahati.
- Initially, the train was operated with a combination of steam and diesel locomotives, with a journey time of around 72 hours.
- In the 1960s, the train was upgraded to a weekly service, with a new rake of coaches and improved amenities.
- In the 1980s, the train was electrified, and the journey time was reduced to around 48 hours.
- In the 1990s, the train was upgraded to a superfast train, with a new rake of coaches and improved amenities.
- In 2002, the train was re-routed to run via the newly commissioned New Bongaigaon-Guwahati section, reducing the journey time to around 36 hours.
- In 2010, the train was upgraded to a fully air-conditioned train, with new coaches and improved amenities.
- In 2017, the train was re-routed to run via the newly commissioned New Jalpaiguri-Guwahati section, reducing the journey time to around 30 hours.
Today, the Brahmaputra Mail is one of the most popular trains on the Delhi-Guwahati route, with a journey time of around 28 hours. The train has a total of 22 coaches, including AC 1st Class, AC 2nd Class, AC 3rd Class, and Sleeper Class. The train is equipped with modern amenities, including Wi-Fi, food and beverage services, and comfortable seating.