Surat–Malda Town Express
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 Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Surat (ST) |
| Stops | 28 |
| End | Malda Town (MLDT) |
| 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 |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches |
| 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
The train consist of 22 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 5 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper Class
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Services
The 13425 Malda Town - Surat Express covers the distance of 2137 km in 40 hours 20 mins (53 km/hr) & in 41 hours 40 mins as 13426 Surat - Malda Town Express (51 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.
Route & Halts
The important halts of the train are:
Reversals
The train is reversed one time at Durgapur.
Rake Sharing
The train share its rake with 13417/13418 Digha - Malda Town Express.
Traction
The route is fully electrified, both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed based WAP 4 locomotive from end to end.
References
- "13425/Malda Town - Surat Express". India Rail Info.
- "13426/Surat - Malda Town Express". India Rail Info.