Ganadevata Express

The 13017 / 13018 Ganadevata express is an important express type day-running train operated by Indian Railways; it connects Kolkata with Azimganj, a town in Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It runs daily between Howrah and Azimganj.

Ganadevata Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleWest Bengal
Current operator(s)Eastern Railways
Route
StartHowrah (HWH)
Stops13
EndAzimganj (AZ)
Distance travelled280 km (174 mi)
Average journey time7 hours
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)13017 / 13018
On-board services
Class(es)CC Class, 2nd sitting, General
Seating arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-Catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 22321/22322 Hool Express
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed40 km/h (25 mph) average with halts
Route map

The Ganadevata express is used extensively by pilgrims going to visit the Tarapith temple of Rampurhat. It previously ran between Howrah and Rampurhat, and was later extended to run to Azimganj; it covers 278 Kilometers distance at an average speed of 42 Kmph. Coach types in the train include AC chair car, second class sitting, and general, but it does not have a Pantry car. All the classes except general class require reservations. The train leaves Howrah junction at 06:05 to arrive at Azmiganj junction at 13:05, and leaves Azmiganj at 15:30 to arrive at Howrah at 21:45.[1] guskara station also.

Important stopping points
  1. Howrah
  2. Bandel
  3. Seoraphuli.
  4. Burdwan
  5. Guskara.
  6. Bolpur Shantiniketan railway station
  7. Prantik railway station
  8. Ahmedpur
  9. Sainthia.
  10. Rampurhat
  11. Nalhati
  12. Azimganj

Traction

On 1 September 2018, Howrah-Azimganj Ganadevta Express gets the electric traction, after the completion of route electrification up to Azimganj junction(AZ), ER & it is regularly hauled by a Howrah based WAP 4 / WAP 5 / WAP 7 electric locomotive from end to end.

Rake Sharing

This train shares its rake with 22321/22322 Hool Express.[2][3]

References
  1. Timetable, India Rail information service
  2. "13017/Ganadevta Express". www.indiarailinfo.com.
  3. https://st.indiarailinfo.com/kjfdsuiemjvcya22/0/7/0/6/3713706/0/img20180814121806653598.jpg
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