Surat–Malda Town Express
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The 13425 / 13426 Surat–Malda Town Express is an
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. It operates as train number 13425 from Malda Town to Surat and as train number 13426 in the reverse direction, serving the states of
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Coach composite

The train consists of 22 LHB coaches; * 1 AC II Tier * 5 AC III Tier * 8 Sleeper class * 6 General Unreserved * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake.


Services

13425 Malda Town–Surat Express covers the distance of 2137 km in 40 hours 20 mins (53 km/h) and in 41 hours 40 mins as 13426 Surat–Malda Town Express (51 km/h). As the average speed of the train is below , as per Indian Railway rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.


Route and halts

The important halts of the train are: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction once at; * .


Traction

The route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based
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electric locomotive from end to end.


See also

* Tapti Ganga Express * Shramik Express * Udyog Karmi Express


References

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