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	# [[Burdwan]]		# [[Burdwan]]
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	==Rake sharing==		==Rake sharing==
	This train shares its rake with 22321/22322 [[Hool Express]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-ganadevta-express-13017/461/1/1801\|title=13017/Ganadevta Express\|website=www.indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref>https://st.indiarailinfo.com/kjfdsuiemjvcya22/0/7/0/6/3713706/0/img20180814121806653598.jpg</ref>		This train shares its rake with 22321/22322 [[Hool Express]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-ganadevta-express-13017/461/1/1801\|title=13017/Ganadevta Express\|website=www.indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref>https://st.indiarailinfo.com/kjfdsuiemjvcya22/0/7/0/6/3713706/0/img20180814121806653598.jpg {{Bare URL image\|date=March 2022}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==

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minor fixes, replaced: - → – , Express (Howrah – Azimganj) Route map.png|250px|Ganadevta Express → Express (Howrah–Azimganj) Route map.png|250px|Ganadevta Express, |{{Railways in Eastern India}} → {{Railways in Eastern India}}

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{{more citations needed|date=November 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Ganadevata Express
| image =File:Gandevata and Hool exp.jpg
| caption =
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| locale = [[West Bengal]]
| first =
| last =
| operator = [[Eastern Railway (India)|Eastern Railways]]
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH)
| stops = 13
| end = {{stnlnk|Azimganj Junction}} (AZ)
| distance = {{convert|280|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 7 hours
| frequency = Daily
| class = CC Class, 2nd sitting, General
| seating = Yes
| sleeping =
| autorack =
| catering = E-catering
| observation = Rake sharing with 22321/22322 [[Hool Express]]
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 13017 / 13018
| speed = {{convert|40|km/h|abbr=on}} average with halts
| map = [[File:Ganadevta Express (Howrah - Azimganj) Route map.png|250px|Ganadevta Express (Howrah–Azimganj) route map]]
| map_state =
}}

The 13017 / 13018 '''Ganadevata Express''' is an important [[Express trains in India|Express]]-type day-running train operated by [[Indian Railways]]; it connects [[Kolkata]] with [[Azimganj]], a town in [[Murshidabad district]] of [[West Bengal]]. It runs daily between [[Howrah]] and Azimganj.

The Ganadevata express is used extensively by pilgrims going to visit the [[Tarapith]] temple of [[Rampurhat]]. It previously ran between Howrah and Rampurhat, and was later extended to run to Azimganj; it covers 278 kilometers distance at an average speed of 42 kmph. Coach types in the train include AC chair car, second class sitting, and general, but it does not have a [[pantry car]]. All the classes except general class require reservations. The train leaves Howrah junction at 06:05 to arrive at Azmiganj Junction at 13:05, and leaves Azmiganj at 15:30 to arrive at Howrah at 21:45.<ref name=timetable>[http://indiarailinfo.com/train/timetable/461/1/1801 Timetable], India Rail information service</ref>

==Important stopping points==

# [[Howrah]]
# [[Bandel]]
# {{stnlnk|Seoraphuli Junction}}
# [[Burdwan]]
# {{stnlnk|Guskara}}.
# [[Bolpur Shantiniketan railway station]]
# [[Prantik railway station]]
# [[Ahmedpur, Birbhum|Ahmedpur]]
# {{stnlnk|Sainthia Junction}}
# [[Rampurhat]]
# [[Nalhati]]
# {{stnlnk|Azimganj Junction}}

==Traction==
On 1 September 2018, Howrah–Azimganj Ganadevta Express gets the electric traction, after the completion of route electrification up to Azimganj Junction (AZ), ER & it is regularly hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah]]-based [[WAP-4]] / [[WAP-5]] / [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from end to end.

==Rake sharing==
This train shares its rake with 22321/22322 [[Hool Express]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-ganadevta-express-13017/461/1/1801|title=13017/Ganadevta Express|website=www.indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref>https://st.indiarailinfo.com/kjfdsuiemjvcya22/0/7/0/6/3713706/0/img20180814121806653598.jpg</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Indian Railways}}
{{Railways in Eastern India}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ganadevata Express}}
[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]]
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]

Ganadevata Express - Revision history

202.142.80.232: robot: Update article (please report if you notice any mistake or error in this edit)

>Colonies Chris: minor fixes, replaced: - → – , Express (Howrah – Azimganj) Route map.png|250px|Ganadevta Express → Express (Howrah–Azimganj) Route map.png|250px|Ganadevta Express, |{{Railways in Eastern India}} → {{Railways in Eastern India}}