Private train between Sealdah and Guwahati time table, route, frequency and fare

Private train between Sealdah and Guwahati time table, route, frequency, train no., and fare

Private train between Sealdah and Guwahati

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Passenger Train Operations Project Indicative Routes Sealdah and Guwahati

Private train will leave Sealdah at 2350 hrs Sunday, Wednesday, Friday and arrive Guwahati at 1700 hrs and train running time between the station 17:10 hrs

Private train will leave Guwahati at 2100 hrs Monday, Thursday, Saturday and arrive Sealdah at 1330 hrs and train running time between the station 16:30 hrs

Distance between Sealdah and Guwahati Railway Station is 1020 Kilometer

Frequency per week: Tri Weekly

You’re asking about a private (PPP) train between Sealdah and Guwahati. Here’s what I found:

Private (PPP) Train: Not Operational

There is no privately operated (PPP) train currently running between Sealdah and Guwahati. The only reference is a conceptual schedule proposed by a planning document:

  • Sealdah → Guwahati: Departing at 23:50 hrs on Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, with an approximate travel time of 17h 10m, arriving around 17:00 hrs.
  • Guwahati → Sealdah: Departing at 21:00 hrs on Monday, Thursday, Saturday, arriving around 13:30 hrs the next day (travel time ~16h 30m).
  • Distance: ~1,020 km; operates tri-weekly.

However, this service does not exist in reality—it remains purely hypothetical.

Existing Indian Railways Services (Sealdah ↔ Guwahati)

Several Indian Railways trains run regularly on this route. Here are some notable ones:

Saraighat Superfast Express (12345 / 12346)

  • Type: Daily Superfast Express
  • Travel Time: ~17h 30m
  • Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General
  • A well-established and fastest regular train on the route.

New Tinsukia Superfast Express (Weekly)

  • Fastest weekly option from Sealdah: covers ~1,005 km in ~17h 14m, departing around 11:31.

Other Notable Trains

From sources like Goibibo and Erail:

  • AGTL Humsafar Express (12503): ~17h 58m
  • Arunai Express (12507): ~17h 27m
  • Guwahati Express (12509): ~19h 13m
  • Karmabhoomi Express (22511): ~20h 22m
    (All depart from areas near Sealdah, providing range of options)

Summary Table

Train Type Travel Time Frequency Classes Available
Saraighat Express (12345/12346) Superfast Daily ~17h 30m Daily 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, General
New Tinsukia SF Express (22501) Superfast Weekly ~17h 14m Weekly Mixed classes (2A, 3A, etc.)
AGTL Humsafar Express (12503) Premium AC ~17h 58m Daily AC 3A only
Arunaai Express (12507) Express ~17h 27m Daily 2A, 3A, 3E, SL
Guwahati Express (12509) Express ~19h 13m Daily 2A, 3A, SL

Fare Estimates

General fare ranges for Sealdah → Guwahati (one-way):

  • Sleeper (SL): ~₹490 (Suvidha Special) to ~₹550–₹650 (regular trains)
  • AC 3-Tier (3A): ₹1,200–₹1,500
  • AC 2-Tier (2A): ₹1,800–₹2,200
  • First AC (1A): ₹3,000+ depending on the train
  • Suvidha Special (82307): ~₹490 for SL only

Final Verdict

  • No PPP or private train runs between Sealdah and Guwahati.
  • The Saraighat Express is your fastest daily option (~17h 30m).
  • For speed and comfort, consider the Suvidha, Humsafar, or Arunaai Express trains.
  • Fares vary, with Sleeper starting under ₹500 and AC classes ranging up to ₹3,000+.

Let me know if you’d like help finding availability on a specific date or comparing classes—I’m happy to assist!

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