| Kanchan Kanya Express | |
| Type: | Express |
| Locale: | West Bengal, Jharkhand & Bihar |
| Operator: | Eastern Railways |
| Start: | (SDAH) |
| End: | (APDJ) |
| Distance: | 741km (460miles) |
| Journeytime: | 15hours 40minutes |
| Frequency: | Daily |
| Class: | AC 1 tier, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation: | Large windows |
| Baggage: | Available |
| Stock: | LHB coach |
| Trainnumber: | 13149 / 13150 |
| Speed: | 130km/h maximum, 47km/h average including halts |
The 13149 / 13150 Kanchan Kanya Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Eastern Railway zone that connects the cities of Kolkata and Alipurduar via Siliguri. It runs between and in Indian state of West Bengal. This train runs through the beautiful Dooars region of West Bengal between Siliguri Junction and Alipurduar which includes Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, Sevoke Railway Bridge, River Teesta, River Jaldhaka, River Torsha, Dooars-Terai tea gardens, Gorumara National Park, Buxa Tiger Reserve, Jaldapara National Park, Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary etc.
It operates as train number 13149 from Sealdah to Alipurduar Junction and as train number 13150 in the reverse direction, serving the state of West Bengal.
The 13149 / 13150 Kanchan Kanya Express presently has 1 AC 1 tier (HA1), 1 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 9 Sleeper class, 3 General Unreserved and 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) LHB coaches. It does not have a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
The 13149 Sealdah–Alipurduar Kanchan Kanya Express covers the distance of 735 kilometres in 15 hours 40 mins (46.91 km/h) and in 15 hours 30 mins as 13150 Alipurduar–Sealdah Kanchan Kanya Express (47.42 km/h).
13149/50 runs daily for both the sides.
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Arrival station | Arrival time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13149 | SDAH | Sealdah | 8:30 PM | Alipurduar Junction | 12:25 PM next day (afternoon) | |
| 13150 | APDJ | Alipurduar Junction | 3:25 PM | Sealdah | 8:20 AM (next day) |
The 13149 / 50 Sealdah–Alipurduar Kanchan Kanya Express runs from
As the route is now fully electrified, it is hauled by a based WAP 7 electric locomotive from end to end
This train reverses direction at .
On 5 June 2021 a minor fire broke out in air conditioned coach of Sealdah-Alipurdiars up Kanchan Kanya Express near Siliguri Junction. It was later examined and extinguished by officials and the train continued its journey towards New Malbazar and Dooars.[1]