Farakka Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service1 October 1963 (1963-10-01)
Current operator(s)Eastern Railways
Route
TerminiMalda Town (MLDT)
Delhi Junction (DLI)
Distance travelled1,423 km (884 mi)
Average journey time33hrs 35mnts
Service frequencyTri-weekly
Train number(s)13413 / 13414
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, Unreserved , 2 EOG
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gaugeBroad gauge
Operating speed45 km/h (28 mph) average including halts
Route map

The 13413 / 13414 Farakka Express is an Express train of Indian Railways connecting Murshidabad and Malda districts of West Bengal with the national capital Delhi. This train is in much demand from the people of the district of Malda and Murshidabad. It covers a distance of 1422 km at an average speed of 42 km/h.

Halts

This train halts at:-

Coach composition

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

Schedule

Farakka Express in Delhi Junction
Farakka Express with WAG-7
  • 13413 Farakka Express leaves Malda Town station at 19:10 on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and reaches Delhi Junction at 4:30 on second day.
  • 13414 Farakka Express departs Delhi Junction at 21:50 on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and reaches Malda Town station 7:20 on second day. Pantry car and Tatkal scheme is available in this train.

It is hauled by WAP-4/WAP-5 locomotive from Old Delhi to Malda Town

References

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