The 13425 / 13426 Surat–Malda Town Express is an Express train running between of Gujarat and of West Bengal via Dhanbad, Asansol, Rampurhat.
It operates as train number 13425 from Malda Town to Surat and as train number 13426 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
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:
Note: Bold letters indicates Major Railway Stations/Major Cities.
Direction reversal
The train used to reverse direction at Durgapur station but for many days and as of now it is changing direction at ; .
Traction
The route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.
See also
Tapti Ganga Express Shramik Express Udyog Karmi Express
References