Farakka Express (via Sultanpur)

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Farakka Express (via Sultanpur)
Overview
Service type Express
First service1 October 1963;61 years ago (1963-10-01)
Current operator(s) Northeast Frontier Railway
Route
Termini Balurghat (BLGT)
Bathinda (BTI)
Stops72
Distance travelled1,832 km (1,138 mi)
Average journey time42hrs 15mins
Service frequencyTri-weekly
Train number(s)13413 / 13414
On-board services
Class(es) AC first, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock LHB coach
Track gauge Broad gauge
Operating speed45 km/h (28 mph) average including halts

The 13413 / 13414 Farakka Express (via Sultanpur) is an Express train of Indian Railways connecting Balurghat in Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal with Bathinda district of Punjab. This train is in much demand from the people of the district of Malda and Murshidabad.

Contents

Route & halts

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed based WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Rake sharing

The train shares it's rake with 13483 / 13484 Farakka Express (via Ayodhya Cantt.).

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

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