Assam by Rail

For the common people reaching Assam by rail is the best option. Assam is a beautiful land with its green undulating terrain, gorgeous rivers and dense forestland. It is located strategically in a place of major importance. Guwahati in Assam is literally the gateway to the north eastern part of India. Naturally enough, it attracts a lot of tourists and travelers that makes Guwahati the hub of activities.

Guwahati houses the headquarters of North-East Frontier Railway. The city is very well connected to all parts of the country through express trains thus forming a bridge between the remote north eastern areas to the rest of the country. The broad gauge line extends up to Dibrugarh of Assam and the meter gauge line connects up to Haflong and Silchar, thereafter. Within Assam Dibrugarh is an 18 hour, Dimapur is a 9 hour and Tinsukhia is a 16 hour journey from Guwahati.

Kolkata is the nearest metropolis to Guwahati and by rail it takes about 18 hours by Saraighat Express. Kanchenjangha Express also plies between Guwahati and Kolkata, while Kamrup express connects Dibrugarh to Kolkata. Rajdhani Express takes about 28 hours to connect Guwahati to Delhi and Dadar Express plies between Guwahati and Mumbai in about 54 hours. Rail connection from Guwahati to Bangalore and Trichy is also available by Bangalore Express and Trichy Express respectively. A short trip by taxis and auto-rickshaws with negotiable fares are available from the station to take you to various parts of the main city of Guwahati.

Rail Enquiry and Information in Assam

For further information related to traveling Assam by rail including available trains, current booking status, fare enquiry, accommodation availability, season tickets, Tatkal reservation scheme and amenities for international tourists, contact:

• Guwahati Railway Station, Enquiry, Phone: 510560;
• Recorded Information, Phone: 131/133;
• For Reservation Phone: 541799.

Last Updated on 10 May 2011