Talk:New Jalpaiguri–Howrah Shatabdi Express

Train Speed edit

The claim that this train is the fastest diesel hauled train is incorrect. It covers the total distance of 1122 kms in 16 hrs 5 mins giving it an average of 69.76 km/hr. The Pune - Secunderabad Shatabdi which is also fully hauled on diesel power covers a total distance of 1194 kms in 16 hrs 55 mins giving it an average of 70.58 km/hr. Both calculations have been made inclusive of all halts for the sake of parity.

Thus, the Pune - Secunderabad Shatabdi must be considered the fastest diesel hauled Shatabdi Express.