Sealdah-Balurghat express

The SealdahÃ¢ÂÂBalurghat Express (train numbers 13189/13190) is an express train belonging to the Eastern Railway zone. It runs between Sealdah in Kolkata and Balurghat in Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. The service operates daily, covering a distance of 445Ã¢ÂÂ¯km in around 10Ã¢ÂÂ¯hours.

Overview

The train connects major stations across West Bengal including Nabadwip Dham, Katwa Junction, Azimganj Junction, Malda Town, Eklakhi Junction, and Gazole. It serves as a key link between Kolkata and northern parts of the state, facilitating both day and night travel for passengers with a mix of reserved and unreserved classes.

Route and halts

The important stations along the SealdahÃ¢ÂÂBalurghat Express route include:

Timetable

13189 Ã¢ÂÂ Sealdah to Balurghat

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13190 Ã¢ÂÂ SealdahÃ¢ÂÂBalurghat Express (Balurghat Ã¢ÂÂ Sealdah)

Classes

The train offers the following classes of travel:

AC First Class
AC 2 Tier
AC 3 Tier
AC 3 Economy
Sleeper Class
Second Seating (2S)
General Unreserved

Coach composition

The train uses LHB coaches in the following sequence:

Sealdah Ã¢ÂÂ Balurghat:

Balurghat Ã¢ÂÂ Sealdah:

Traction

The train is hauled by an electric locomotive from the Electric Loco Shed, Howrah for its entire journey due to full route electrification.

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