Howrah–Malda Town Intercity Express (via Azimganj)
Howrah Malda Town Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Howrah Junction and Malda Town in West Bengal state of India. this train comes under the Intercity Express category.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 07 December 2007 |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Howrah Junction |
| Stops | 13 |
| End | Malda Town |
| Distance travelled | 332 km (206 mi) |
| Average journey time | 7 hours |
| Service frequency | daily |
| Train number(s) | 13465 / 13466 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, Chair car, General |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No Pantry Car Coach attached |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) maximum ,48 km/h (30 mph), including halts |
Background
This train was inaugurated on 7 December 2007, flagged off by Lalu Prasad Yadav Former Minister of Railways for more connectivity between Kolkata and Malda Town.
Service
This train covers the distance of 332 km with an average speed of 48 km/h on both sides.
Routes
This train passes through Bandel Junction, Katwa Junction, Azimganj Junction & New Farakka Junction on both sides.[1]
Traction
As the route of Both sets is partially electrified a WDM-3A & WDP-4D loco pulls the train to its destination on both sides.
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External links
References
- indiatimes.com, Retrieved 20 June 2019
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