Farakka Express (via Sultanpur) explained

Farakka Express (via Sultanpur)
Type:Express
Operator:Northeast Frontier Railway
Start: (BLGT)
Stops:72
End: (BTI)
Distance:1832km (1,138miles)
Journeytime:42hrs 15mins
Frequency:Tri-weekly
Class:AC first, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Catering:Available
Baggage:Available
Observation:Large windows
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Gauge:Broad gauge
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:13413 / 13414
Speed:45km/h average including halts

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.

Route & halts

Traction

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

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

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

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