Malda Town–Jamalpur Intercity Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 1 July 2005 |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Malda Town Jamalpur Junction |
| Stops | 15 |
| Distance travelled | 235 km (146 mi) |
| Average journey time | 5 hours 57 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 13409 / 13410 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | general unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 42 km/h (26 mph) |
The 13409 / 10 Malda Town - Jamalpur Junction Intercity Express is an Express express train belonging to Indian Railways Eastern Railway zone that runs between Malda Town and Jamalpur Junction in India.[1]
It operates as train number 13409 from Malda Town to Jamalpur Junction and as train number 13410 in the reverse direction serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand & Bihar.
Coaches
[edit]The 13409 / 10 Malda Town - Jamalpur Junction Intercity Express has 17 general unreserved and 1 chaircar and 2 EOG coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
[edit]The 13409 Malda Town - Jamalpur Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 235 km (146 mi) in 5 hours 30 mins (43 km/h) and in 5 hours 45 mins as the 13410 Jamalpur Junction - Malda Town Intercity Express (41 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is less than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
[edit]The 13409 / 10 Malda Town - Jamalpur Junction Intercity Express runs from Malda Town via Sahebganj, Bhagalpur Junction to Jamalpur Junction.
Traction
[edit]As the route is going to electrification, a Jamalpur Junction based WDM-3A Electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- 13409 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 13410 Intercity Express at India Rail Info