The important halts of the train are: It is hauled by a Sealdah-based WAP-7 or Howrah based WAP-4 from Sealdah to Jagiroad and vice-versa.

From Guwahati to Silchar it is hauled by twin WDP-4D-class diesel locomotive of Siliguri shed.

Also due to ghat section, banker locomotive are attached to it.

On 17 June 2024, Kanchanjungha Express was involved in an accident near New Jalpaiguri station in West Bengal.

[3] As per the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety (CCRS), the accident was because of multiple lapses in train operations management in automatic signal zones and "inadequate counselling" of loco pilots and station masters.