Shalimar (Howrah) Express is an

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train in the

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. It operates weekly, departing from

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on Monday and from Shalimar railway station on Tuesday. It covers a distance of from

to Shalimar railway station. The Shalimar (Howrah) Express consists of 18

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including one AC-II coach, one AC-III coach, eight sleeper class coaches, six general (unreserved) coaches and two SLR.

Schedule

Rake Sharing

15029/15030 - Gorakhpur-Pune Weekly Express (Via Lucknow)

Coach composition

Journey

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