Tebhaga Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Mail/Express |
| Locale | West Bengal |
| First service | 25 November 2007 |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Kolkata (KOAA) |
| Stops | 10 |
| End | Balurghat (BLGT) |
| Distance travelled | 443 km (275 mi) |
| Average journey time | 8 hours, 50 minutes |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Chair car, unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Available |
| Auto-rack arrangements | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Operating speed | 50 km/h (31 mph) average with halts |
The Tebhaga Express (locomotive: BWN WDM-3A) is an interstate mail/express type train of Indian Railways connecting the city Kolkata with the city Balurghat. The train covers a distance of 443 kilometers to Balurghat at an average speed of 50 kilometres per hour. Only general class (unreserved), chair car (reserved/unreserved) coaches are available in it as it is a day train. Tatkal schemes are available. It is well known for its punctuality and cleanliness. Its name is based on the Tebhaga Movement, as the movement also took place in Dakshin Dinajpur district.
Important stoppages
- Kolkata
- Burdwan jn.
- Bolpur jn.
- Rampurhat
- Pakur
- New Farakka Junction
- Malda Town
- Eklakhi jn.
- Gazole
- Buniadpur
- Gangarampur
- Balurghat
Details
- 13161 KOAA BLGT Tebhaga Express departs Kolkata and reaches Balurghat.
- 13162 BLGT KOAA Tebhaga Express departs Balurghat and reaches Kolkata.
References
- "(untitled)". Indian Railways.
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