Northeast Frontier Railway Passenger Train Convert Into Express | Northeast Frontier Railway Train Converted to Express
Northeast Frontier Railway 20 Passenger Train Convert Into Express | Northeast Frontier Railway 10 Pairs Train Converted to Express
Northeast Frontier Railway had furnished proposal / recommendation to Railway Board for conversion of passenger trains into mail / express trains. Railway Board approves conversion of the following passenger trains into mail / express trains:-
Northeast Frontier Railway Headquartered in Maligaon, Guwahati in the state of Assam.
- Siliguri-Bamanhat-Siliguri (Train No. 55467 / 55468) Conversion of Daily Passenger Trains into Mail / Express Trains
- Guwahati-Silchar-Guwahati (Train No. 55615 / 55616) Conversion of Daily Passenger Trains into Mail / Express Trains
- Agartala-Silchar-Agartala (Train No. 55663 / 55664) Conversion of Daily Passenger Trains into Mail / Express Trains
- Malda Town-New Jalpaiguri-Malda Town (Train No. 55711 / 55712) Conversion of Daily Passenger Trains into Mail / Express Trains
- New Jalpaiguri-Rangiya-New Jalpaiguri (Train No. 55713 / 55714) Conversion of Daily Passenger Trains into Mail / Express Trains
- Alipurduar-Guwahati-Alipurduar (Train No. 55753 / 55754) Conversion of Daily Passenger Trains into Mail / Express Trains
- Dhubri-Kamakhya-Dhubri (Train No. 55811 / 55812) Conversion of Daily Passenger Trains into Mail / Express Trains
- Dekargaon-Murkeongselek-Dekargaon (Train No. 55813 / 55814) Conversion of Daily Passenger Trains into Mail / Express Trains
- Rangiya-Murkeongselek-Rangiya (Train No. 55895 / 55896) Conversion of 06 days a week Passenger Trains into Mail / Express Trains
- Lumding-Tinsukia-Lumding (Train No. 55901 / 55902) Conversion of 06 days a week Passenger Trains into Mail / Express Trains
| S. No. | Railway Zone | For More Information |
| 1 | Central Railway 18 Pairs Train Converted to Express | Click Here |
| 2 | East Coast Railway 3 Pairs Train Converted to Express | Click Here |
| 3 | East Central Railway 5 Pairs Train Converted to Express | Click Here |
| 4 | Eastern Railway 6 Pairs Train Converted to Express | Click Here |
| 5 | Konkan Railway 3 Pairs Train Converted to Express | Click Here |
| 6 | North Central Railway 3 Pairs Train Converted to Express | Click Here |
| 7 | North Eastern Railway 3 Pairs Train Converted to Express | Click Here |
| 8 | Northeast Frontier Railway 10 Pairs Train Converted to Express | Click Here |
| 9 | Northern Railway 10 Pairs Train Converted to Express | Click Here |
| 10 | North Western Railway 43 Train Converted to Express | Click Here |
| 11 | South Central Railway 47 Train Converted to Express | Click Here |
| 12 | South East Central Railway 2 Pairs Train Converted to Express | Click Here |
| 13 | South Eastern Railway 18 Pairs Train Converted to Express | Click Here |
| 14 | Southern Railway 19 Pairs Train Converted to Express | Click Here |
| 15 | South Western Railway 16 Pairs Train Converted to Express | Click Here |
| 16 | West Central Railway 5 Pairs Train Converted to Express | Click Here |
| 17 | Western Railway 16 Pairs Train Converted to Express | Click Here |
Here’s a clear breakdown of North Eastern Frontier Railway (NFR) passenger trains that have officially been upgraded to Mail/Express services in 2025, based on verified IRCTC data:
NFR Passenger-to-Express Conversions
NFR has upgraded 10 pairs of daily passenger trains to Mail/Express category:
| Route | Train Nos. | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Siliguri ↔ Bamanhat | 55467 / 55468 | Upgraded to Express |
| Guwahati ↔ Silchar | 55615 / 55616 | Previously Passenger trains |
| Agartala ↔ Silchar | 55663 / 55664 | Converted to Express status |
| Malda Town ↔ New Jalpaiguri | 55711 / 55712 | Upgrade confirmed |
| New Jalpaiguri ↔ Rangiya | 55713 / 55714 | Now runs as Express |
| Alipurduar ↔ Guwahati | 55753 / 55754 | Passenger → Express |
| Dhubri ↔ Kamakhya | 55811 / 55812 | Switched to Mail/Express |
| Dekargaon ↔ Murkongselek | 55813 / 55814 | Express classification added |
| Rangiya ↔ Murkongselek (6-day service) | 55895 / 55896 | Converted to Express status |
| Lumding ↔ Tinsukia (6-day service) | 55901 / 55902 | Passenger → Express upgrade |
Broader Context: Impact & Trends
- This move is part of a broader national trend: Indian Railways is systematically converting longer passenger routes into express services to enhance travel speed, efficiency, and network consistency.
- Note that “Express” classification entails fare increases and typically fewer halts.
What You Can Do Next
- Timetables & Booking Info: I can fetch updated schedule and fare details for any of these trains.
- Route Comparison: We can compare stop patterns now that they are classified as Express.
- Help with Alternatives: For daily commuters affected by fare changes, I can help identify nearby passenger or suburban alternatives.
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