Sealdah–Ballia Express Explained

Sealdah–Ballia Express
Caption:सियालदह-बलिया एक्सप्रेस
Type:Express
Locale:West Bengal
First:Sealdah
Last:Ballia
Operator:Eastern Railways
Start:Sealdah (SDAH)
Stops:29
End:Ballia (BUI)
Distance:669km (416miles)
Journeytime:16 hours 35 minutes
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC, Sleeper, 2nd sitting, Unreserved
Seating:Available
Sleeping:Available
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Entertainment:No
Baggage:Available
Stock:ICF coach
Train Number:13105/ 13106;
Speed:40km/h average with halts Max speed =110km/h

Sealdah–Ballia Express (13105/13106) is a normal Express-type train of Indian Railways linking the city of Kolkata with Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh.

Stopage

This is a long-distance running express and covers its journey within a day. This train covers 669 kilometers at a speed of 40 km/h and through its journey it passes through important stations like:

Facility

This train features a 2AC, a 3AC, a HA-1 AC, Sleeper Class and general sitting type of coaches. All the classes except general class require prior reservation. Tatkal scheme is available in this train, whereas pantry car facility is unavailable. This train is very popular among travelers; as a result of this people have to book their tickets at least four months in advance and even in some cases the Tatkal tickets are unavailable due to their high demand. This is one of the most important train in this route after Purvanchal Express via Mau.

Train detail

Train No.SectorDepartureArrivalFrequencyStopsDistance
13105Sealdah–Ballia Express 13:2006:10Daily669 km
13106Ballia–Sealdah Express 09:0003:30Daily

Traction

It is now hauled by Electric Loco Shed, Howrah based WAP 4 throughout the entire journey.

See also

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