Farakka Express (via Sultanpur)

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The 13413 / 13414 Farakka Express (via Sultanpur) is an Express train of Indian Railways connecting Balurghat in Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal with Bathinda district of Punjab. This train is in much demand from the people of the district of Malda and Murshidabad.

Farakka Express (via Sultanpur)
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service1 October 1963; 61 years ago (1963-10-01)
Current operator(s)Northeast Frontier Railway
Route
TerminiBalurghat (BLGT)
Bathinda (BTI)
Stops72
Distance travelled1,832 km (1,138 mi)
Average journey time42hrs 15mins
Service frequencyTri-weekly
Train number(s)13413 / 13414
On-board services
Class(es)AC first, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gaugeBroad gauge
Operating speed45 km/h (28 mph) average including halts

Route & halts

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Traction

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As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed based WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Rake sharing

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The train shares it's rake with 13483 / 13484 Farakka Express (via Ayodhya Cantt.).

Coach composition

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Coach composition of this train is as follows: EOG-2, SL-9, GEN-7, 3AC-3, 2AC-1, PC-1; Total= 23 coaches

Schedule

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  • 13413 Farakka Express leaves Balurghat station at 17:00 on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and reaches Bathinda Junction at 11:15 on third day.
  • 13414 Farakka Express departs Bathinda Junction at 15:00 on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and reaches Balurghat station 9:15 on third day. Pantry car and Tatkal scheme is available in this train.

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