Malda Town–New Delhi Express Explained

Malda Town–New Delhi Express
Type:Express
Operator:Northern Railway
Start: (MLDT)
Stops:21
End: (NDLS)
Distance:1425km (885miles)
Journeytime:29hrs 05mins
Frequency:Bi-weekly
Class:First AC, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:No
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:14003 / 14004
Speed:49km/h average including halts

The 14003 / 14004 Malda Town–New Delhi Express is an Express train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 14003/14004 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 14003 Malda Town–New Delhi New Farakka Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 1425 km in 29h 35m. 14004 New Delhi–Malda Town New Farakka Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 1425 km in 29h 35m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 160 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Malda Town to New Delhi and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 22403/22404 Puducherry–New Delhi Express.

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Notes and References

  1. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Railways-diverts-16-trains/articleshow/54502262.cms Railways diverts 16 trains
  2. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Rail-block-to-affect-movement-of-trains-between-Lucknow-and-Kanpur-for-27-days/articleshow/55333434.cms Rail block to affect movement of trains
  3. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Doon-accident-3-trains-cancelled-routes-of-over-a-dozen-diverted/articleshow/13695759.cms Doon accident: 3 trains cancelled, routes of over a dozen diverted