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Teesta Torsha Express
The Teesta Torsha Express is a train in West Bengal, India which is named after two famous rivers River Teesta and River Torsha of North Bengal. One of the oldest trains between Kolkata & North Bengal, it runs between Sealdah (SDAH) & New Alipurduar (NOQ). It passes through some important cities of West Bengal such as Berhampore, Malda, Siliguri, and Cooch Behar. It travels 718 km distance taking 17 hours with an average speed of 45 km/hr. Type: Express Rake: ICF Rake Zone: ER Route and Stoppages # (starts) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # Aluabari Road # New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri) # # # # # # # (Ends) Timing and schedule 13141 (UP) - Starts daily from Sealdah at Afternoon 14.45 and reaches New Alipurduar at 5.35 AM s per latest revision in timings wef 01.02.2023'' 13142 (DOWN)- Starts daily from New Alipurduar at 11:45 AM and reach Sealdah next Day at Morning 4:45 AM Other trains on the Kolkata–New Jalpaiguri sector * 22301/02 Ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Express Train
An express train is a type of passenger train that makes a small number of stops between its origin and destination stations, usually major destinations, allowing faster service than Local train, local trains that stop at most or all of the stations along their route. They are sometimes referred to as "fast trains" (or an equivalent term, such as the German ''Schnellzug''), meaning that they are faster than other trains on the same route. Though many high-speed rail services are express, not all express trains are "fast" relative to other services; early trains in the 19th-century United Kingdom were categorized as express trains as long as they had a "journey speed" of at least . Express trains sometimes have higher fares than other routes, and bearers of a rail pass may be required to pay an extra fee. Travel class, First class may be the only one available. Some express train routes that overlap with local train service may stop at stations near the tail ends of the line. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Jalpaiguri Junction Railway Station
New Jalpaiguri Junction railway station (station code NJP) established in 1960, is an A1 category broad gauge and narrow-gauge railway station under Katihar railway division of Northeast Frontier Railway zone. It is the largest as well as the busiest railway junction of Northeast India. This junction is largest among the railway stations which serves the city of Siliguri, the largest metropolis of the North Bengal. The other stations are- Siliguri Junction, , Bagdogra, Matigara, and . New Jalpaiguri junction ranked 10th cleanest railway station in India in 2016 survey and came among the top 100 booking stations of Indian railway. New Jalpaiguri, as a railway station serves as the entry point to North Bengal, Sikkim, other countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and the seven northeastern states (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya). New Jalpaiguri Junction acts as a connecting base for the Northeastern states to the Indian mainland. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uttar Banga Express
The 13147 / 48 – ''Uttar Banga Express'' is an Express trains in India, Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Eastern Railway zone that runs between Sealdah & Bamanhat via Siliguri in India. Uttar Banga Express was one of the two trains involved in the famous Sainthia train collision at Sainthia, West Bengal. It operates as train number 13147 from Sealdah to Bamanhat and as train number 13148 in the reverse direction, serving the state of West Bengal. Uttar Banga translates to North Bengal in Bengali language. Coaches The 13147 / 48 Sealdah–Bamanhat Uttar Banga Express presently has 1 HA1 AC 1/2 tier, 1 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 9 Sleeper class, 3 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not have a pantry car. As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. Service The 13147 Sealdah–Bamanhat Uttar Banga Express covers the distance of 693 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teesta Torsha Express
The Teesta Torsha Express is a train in West Bengal, India which is named after two famous rivers River Teesta and River Torsha of North Bengal. One of the oldest trains between Kolkata & North Bengal, it runs between Sealdah (SDAH) & New Alipurduar (NOQ). It passes through some important cities of West Bengal such as Berhampore, Malda, Siliguri, and Cooch Behar. It travels 718 km distance taking 17 hours with an average speed of 45 km/hr. Type: Express Rake: ICF Rake Zone: ER Route and Stoppages # (starts) # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # Aluabari Road # New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri) # # # # # # # (Ends) Timing and schedule 13141 (UP) - Starts daily from Sealdah at Afternoon 14.45 and reaches New Alipurduar at 5.35 AM s per latest revision in timings wef 01.02.2023'' 13142 (DOWN)- Starts daily from New Alipurduar at 11:45 AM and reach Sealdah next Day at Morning 4:45 AM Other trains on the Kolkata–New Jalpaiguri sector * 22301/02 Ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dibrugarh–Kolkata Superfast Express
Dibrugarh–Kolkata Express is a weekly Superfast train that connects Dibrugarh, known as the "Tea City of India", in eastern Assam and Kolkata, West Bengal. The train runs between Dibrugarh station (Location: Banipur, Station Code: DBRG) of N F Railway and Kolkata station (Chitpur, Station Code: KOAA) of Eastern Railway. It is named after the Dihing River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra river and an important river of the Dibrugarh district in Assam. This train was announced in the ''Railway Budget 2012/2013''. The inaugural run took place on 4 September 2012, from Dibrugarh. The train numbered as 12525/12526; 12526 covers a distance of 1356 km in 24 hours and 50 mins with an average speed of 54 km/hr from to Kolkata, and on its return journey 12525 covers the distance in 24 hours and 50 mins with an average speed of 54 km/hr. The train departs Dibrugarh every Tuesday at 14:10 hours to reach Kolkata Wednesday at 15:00 hours, and on return journey it departs K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kolkata–Guwahati Garib Rath Express
The Kolkata–Guwahati Garib Rath Express is a bi-weekly Superfast Garib Rath Express, that runs between Guwahati (GHY) to Kolkata (KOAA, Chitpur), operated by NF Railway zone of Indian Railways. It falls into the category of Garib Rath-type trains meaning poor man's chariot. The rakes of this train belong to NF Railway and this is the only Garib Rath of the zone. The train travels through the states of Assam, West Bengal and Bihar. Details Numbered as 12517/12518. 12517 departs from Kolkata (KOAA) terminus on every Thursday and Sunday at 21:40 hours and arrives Guwahati every Friday and Monday at 15:55 hours. The train stops at Bandel Jn, Katwa, Azimganj, Malda Town, Kishanganj, New Jalpaiguri, New Alipurduar, Kokrajhar, New Bongaigaon, Goalpara Town en route Guwahati. It covers a distance of in 18 hours and 15 minutes with an average moving speed of . 12518 departs Guwahati on every Wednesday and Saturday at 21:00 hours and arrives at Kolkata Terminus at 15:00 hours on every ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paharia Express
The Paharia Express is an express train connecting Indian cities Siliguri Siliguri, ) is a major tier-II city in West Bengal. It forms twin cities, "Twin Cities" with the neighboring district capital of Jalpaiguri. The city spans areas of the Darjeeling district, Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts in the Indian sta ... and Digha. This is the first direct train service originating from New Jalpaiguri Junction railway station, New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri) to Digha railway station, Digha Flag Station. This train connects North Bengal, North and South Bengal, South of West Bengal touching Bihar and West Bengal state capital Kolkata. This train runs on the Kolkata–Siliguri route. The meaning of word "Paharia" is ''The people of the hills''. This train was inaugurated by the then Minister of Railways (India), Railway Minister India and now Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee on 5 October 2009. Accommodations This train comprises 1 Composite [1A+3A], 1 AC 3-Tiers, 8 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saraighat Express
The 12345 /12346 ''Saraighat Express'' is a daily Superfast Express trains in India, Superfast train which runs between Howrah Junction, Howrah, Kolkata (West Bengal) and (Assam), via in Siliguri, North Bengal. It is one of the premium trains that connects Kolkata to the north east, and is often given highest priority in its route. COACH COMPOSITION: *1 AC First cum AC II tier *1 AC II tier *3 AC III tier *12 Sleeper class *5 General Unreserved *1 Pantry car *1 Luggage cum Guard Van Timing * 12346 – leaves Guwahati daily at 12:20 pm IST and reaches Howrah Junction the next morning 5:20 am IST * 12345 – leaves Howrah Junction daily at 3:50 pm IST and reaches Guwahati the next morning 10:05 am IST Traction Post lockdown from 5 October 2020 Saraighat Express restored as 02345/46 GHY–HWH COVID SPECIAL which is hauled by Diesel Loco Shed, Siliguri-based WDP-4 diesel locomotive from to . From to it is now hauled by Electric Loco Shed, Howrah-based WAP-7 electric loco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanchanjungha Express
''Kanchanjungha Express'' is an Express train of Indian Railways linking the states of West Bengal with Assam and Tripura. There are two Kanchanjungha Express they are 13175/76 Sealdah–Silchar Kanchanjunga Express and 13173/74 Sealdah–Agartala Kanchanjunga Express. The train runs between Sealdah, Silchar and Agartala. 13175/76 runs triweekly from Silchar, 13173/74 runs four times a week from Agartala. Tatkal scheme is available in it. It is named after the Kangchenjunga peak of the Himalayan Mountains of Sikkim. Route and halts The important halts of the train are: * * * * * * * * New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri) * * * Kamakhyaguri Railway Station * * * * * * * * * * * * * Traction 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. Rake sharing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamrup Express
The ''Kamrup Express'' is a daily Express train which connects Howrah (Kolkata) in West Bengal with Dibrugarh, a major town in upper Assam. Originally the train ran between Howrah and Guwahati (which is the district headquarters of Kamrup district, Assam), hence the name. Later it was extended to Dibrugarh Town after the successful conversion of Guwahati–Lumding–Dibrugarh from meter gauge to broad gauge.Now the train has been divided in 2 pairs respectively with two routes.1.15959/60 runs Via GHY-LMG-DBRG.2.15961/62 runs via RNY-RPAN-NLP-DBRG through Bogibeel Bridge Vice-Versa. The train belongs to Northeast Frontier Railway of Indian Railways and is operated by Tinsukia division of NF Railway. The train is numbered as 15959/15960. 15961/15962 Schedule 15959 departs Howrah every day at 18:00 hrs. and reaches Dibrugarh on the day following the day after, at 05:55 in the morning, covering a distance of 1532 km in 35 hrs 55 mins with an average moving speed of 43 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darjeeling Mail
The 12343 / 12344 Sealdah-Haldibari-Sealdah Darjeeling Mail is one of the oldest running legendary trains in India that has been running from pre-independence days and is still in operation. It connects to the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway at New Jalpaiguri. This is a major train for Kolkata–New Jalpaiguri route. It is also the first train to run with AC electric loco WAP-7 in Sealdah to New-Jalpaiguri stretch. History Run via East Bengal During the British period all connections to North Bengal were through East Bengal. From 1878, the railway route from Kolkata, then called Calcutta, to Siliguri was in two laps. The first lap was a long journey along the Eastern Bengal State Railway from Calcutta Station (later renamed Sealdah) to Damookdeah Ghat on the southern bank of the Padma River. The passengers would then avail a ferry across the river. The second lap of the journey was a metre-gauge line of the North Bengal Railway that linked Saraghat on the northern bank of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Padatik Express
The 12377 / 12378 ''Padatik Superfast Express'' is a daily Superfast train which runs between Sealdah in West Bengal and in West Bengal via New Jalpaiguri Junction (Siliguri) in West Bengal. The train covers a distance of . The train belongs to Eastern Railways and travel time over the whole route is just over 12 hours. This train is named after renowned Bengali poet Subhash Mukhopadhyay's book '' Padatik''. The train is numbered as 12377 / 12378 and offers all the available classes of travel on Indian Railways-AC First Class (H1), AC First-cum-Second Class (HA1), AC 2-tier (A1-A2), AC 3-tier (B1–B6), Sleeper Class (S1–S6) and Second Sitting (D1-D3). The train is composed of 23 coaches. Route & halts The important halts of the train are: # (Starts) # # # # # # # # New Jalpaiguri Junction (Siliguri) # # Mathabhanga # # (Ends) Coach composition Sealdah to New Alipurduar to Traction Padatik Superfast Express is hauled by an Electric Loco She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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