The 13425 / 13426 Surat–Malda Town Express is an Express train running between Surat of Gujarat and Malda Town of West Bengal.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 9 July 2012 |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Surat (ST) Malda Town (MLDT) |
| Stops | 28 |
| Distance travelled | 2,137 km (1,328 mi) |
| Average journey time | 40 hrs 30 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 13425 / 13426 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | 52 km/h (32 mph) average including halts |
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
editThe 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
edit13425 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 55 km/h (35 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
Route and halts
editThe important halts of the train are:
Direction reversal
editThe train reverses its direction once at;
Traction
editThe route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "13425/Malda Town–Surat Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "13426/Surat–Malda Town Express". India Rail Info.