The 13413 / 13414 Farakka Express is an

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train of

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connecting

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and Malda districts of

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with the national capital

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. This train is in much demand from the people of the district of Malda and Murshidabad. It covers a distance of 1422 km at an average speed of 42 km/h.

Halts

This train halts at:- * * * *

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Coach composition

Coach composition of this train is as follows: EOG-2, SL-9, GEN-7, 3AC-3, 2AC-1, PC-1; Total= 23 coaches

Schedule

* 13413 Farakka Express leaves station at 19:10 on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and reaches at 4:30 on second day. * 13414 Farakka Express departs Delhi Junction at 21:50 on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and reaches Malda Town station 7:20 on second day.

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and

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is available in this train. It is hauled by

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locomotive from Old Delhi to Malda Town

References

External links

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