NFR introduces Intercity connecting Tezpur-Dibrugarh

In an attempt to make communicationsbetter between the north bank and south bank of Assam and reduce travelduration, the Northeast Frontier Railways (NFR) is introducing a train serviceconnecting, two important cities of the state, Tezpur and Dibrugarh.

The Dekargaon-Dibrugarh Intercity Special Train, which is expected to fulfil a long cherished need, is scheduled to pass through the Bogibeel Bridge.

The intercity is set tocommence service from August 19 on an experimental basis for a period of sixmonths.

The train is slated torun for five days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Theintercity service will leave Dekargaon station at 6:20 AM and reach Dibrugarhat 1:50 PM. Likewise, the train will leave Dibrugarh at 3 PM and reachDekargaon at 10:40 PM.

It comprises of 11coaches- General Second Class (4 coaches), Second Class Day Coach with sitting accommodation(5 coaches) and SLR (2 coaches).