Howrah–Malda Town Intercity Express (via Azimganj)

Howrah Malda Town Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Howrah Junction and Malda Town in West Bengal state of India. This train comes under the Intercity Express category.

Howrah Malda Town Intercity Express via Azimganj

Overview
Service type	Express
First service	7 December 2007
Current operator(s)	Eastern Railways
Route
Termini	Howrah Junction Malda Town
Stops	13
Distance travelled	332 km (206 mi)
Average journey time	7 hours
Service frequency	daily
Train number(s)	13465 / 13466
On-board services
Class(es)	AC Chair Car, Chair car, General
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	No Pantry Car Coach attached
Technical
Rolling stock	ICF coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	140 km/h (87 mph) maximum ,48 km/h (30 mph), including halts

Background

This train was inaugurated on 7 December 2007, flagged off by Lalu Prasad Yadav Former Minister of Railways for more connectivity between Kolkata and Malda Town.

Service

This train covers the distance of 332 km with an average speed of 48 km/h on both sides.

Routes

This train passes through Bandel Junction, Katwa Junction, Azimganj Junction & New Farakka Junction on both sides.^[1]

Traction

As the route of both side is fully electrified the end to end traction is now changed to AC traction that is ...The trains are now hauled by either WAP-4 or WAP-5 class loco of Indian Railway..