Overview | |
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Service type | Express |
First service | 1 October 1963 |
Current operator(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway |
Route | |
Termini | Balurghat (BLGT) Bathinda (BTI) |
Stops | 72 |
Distance travelled | 1,832 km (1,138 mi) |
Average journey time | 42hrs 15mins |
Service frequency | Tri-weekly |
Train number(s) | 13413 / 13414 |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | AC first, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
Seating arrangements | Yes |
Sleeping arrangements | No |
Catering facilities | Available |
Observation facilities | Large windows |
Baggage facilities | Available |
Other facilities | Below the seats |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | LHB coach |
Track gauge | Broad gauge |
Operating speed | 45 km/h (28 mph) average including halts |
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