Nabadwip Dham–Balurghat Express
| Nabadwip Dham – Balurghat – Nabadwip Dham Nabadwip Dham – Balurghat Express | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Service type | Express |
| Status | Operational |
| Locale | West Bengal |
| First service | 31 May 2022 |
| Current operator | Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Stops | 13 |
| Distance travelled | 333 km (207 mi)[1] |
| Average journey time | 13431 – 6 hours 20 minutes 13432 – 6 hours 45 minutes |
| Service frequency | Five days a week (Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday)[2] |
| Train number | 13431 / 13432 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | General unreserved, Second sitting |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Auto-rack arrangements | Overhead racks |
| Catering facilities | No pantry car / No catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Under seat storage |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad gauge |
| Operating speed | 51 km/h (32 mph) average including halts |
The 13431 / 13432 Nabadwip Dham – Balurghat Express is an express train operated by the Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways. It runs between Nabadwip Dham and Balurghat in West Bengal. The train connects several towns and districts across southern and northern parts of the state and serves important stations such as Katwa Junction, Azimganj Junction, New Farakka Junction and Malda Town.[3]
The train operates five days a week and is mainly used by regional passengers, daily commuters and pilgrims travelling between Nadia, Murshidabad, Malda and Dakshin Dinajpur districts.[4]
Overview
The Nabadwip Dham – Balurghat Express service was introduced on 31 May 2022 to improve passenger rail connectivity between the southern and northern districts of West Bengal. The train connects the pilgrimage town of Nabadwip Dham with the district headquarters of Balurghat and passes through important railway junctions including Katwa Junction, Azimganj Junction, New Farakka Junction and Malda Town.[1]
Covering a distance of about 333 km, with an average speed of 51 km/h and maximum speed of 110 km/h the train runs with conventional ICF coach rakes consisting mainly of general unreserved and second sitting coaches. The service operates five days a week and plays an important role in facilitating regional travel and daily commuting across multiple districts of the state.[2]
Route and timing
| Station | Distance | Division | 13432 Arrival | 13432 Departure | 13431 Arrival | 13431 Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balurghat | 0 km | NFR | — | 14:30 | 11:40 | — |
| Gangarampur | 32 km | NFR | 14:56 | 14:58 | 10:53 | 10:55 |
| Buniadpur | 45 km | NFR | 15:09 | 15:11 | 10:40 | 10:42 |
| Gazole | 73 km | NFR | 15:40 | 15:42 | 10:15 | 10:17 |
| Malda Town | 106 km | ER | 16:40 | 16:50 | 09:25 | 09:35 |
| New Farakka Junction | 141 km | ER | 17:27 | 17:29 | 08:35 | 08:37 |
| Dhulian Ganga | 156 km | ER | 17:48 | 17:50 | 08:12 | 08:14 |
| Nimtita | 166 km | ER | 18:00 | 18:02 | 07:59 | 08:01 |
| Jangipur Road | 186 km | ER | 18:19 | 18:21 | 07:38 | 07:40 |
| Azimganj Junction | 221 km | ER | 19:05 | 19:07 | 06:42 | 06:44 |
| Khagraghat Road | 235 km | ER | 19:20 | 19:21 | 06:27 | 06:28 |
| Bazarsau | 263 km | ER | 19:40 | 19:41 | 06:18 | 06:20 |
| Salar | 277 km | ER | 19:59 | 20:00 | 06:01 | 06:02 |
| Katwa Junction | 294 km | ER | 20:15 | 20:17 | 05:45 | 05:47 |
| Nabadwip Dham | 333 km | ER | 21:15 | — | — | 05:20 |
Coach composition
The train generally operates with an ICF coach rake consisting of 12 coaches.
13431 – Nabadwip Dham → Balurghat
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
SLR | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | D2 | D1 | SLR |
13432 – Balurghat → Nabadwip Dham
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SLR | D1 | D2 | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | SLR |
Catering
The train does not have a pantry car and no onboard catering services are provided.[2]
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, the train is hauled by a WAP-4 electric locomotive of the Howrah Loco Shed.
Rake reversals and sharing
Reversal
The train runs on a continuous route and does not require any rake reversal during its journey.
Sharing
The train shares its rake with the 13421 / 13422 Nabadwip Dham – Malda Town Express.
See also
- Nabadwip Dham railway station
- Balurghat railway station
- Malda Town railway station
- Howrah–Balurghat Bi-weekly Express
- Howrah–Malda Town Intercity Express (via Azimganj)
- Teesta Torsha Express
References
- 1 2 "13431 Nabadwip Dham–Balurghat Express timetable". RailYatri. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- 1 2 3 "13432 Balurghat–Nabadwip Dham Express schedule". ConfirmTkt. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ↑ "13432 Balurghat–Nabadwip Dham Express". India Rail Info. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ↑ "13431 Nabadwip Dham–Balurghat Express". India Rail Info. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
External links
- "Eastern Railway official website". Indian Railways. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- "Northeast Frontier Railway official website". Indian Railways. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- "IRCTC Train Search". IRCTC. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- "National Train Enquiry System". Indian Railways. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
