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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Malda Town–New Delhi (New Farakka) Express<br />
| image = <br />
| image_width = <br />
| caption = <br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br />
| locale = <br />
| first = 26 March 2010<br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railways]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Malda Town}} (MLDT)<br />
| stops = 21<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|New Delhi}} (NDLS)<br />
| distance = {{convert|1425|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 29h 35m <br />
| frequency = Bi-weekly {{efn|Runs two days in a week for every direction.}}<br />
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = No<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack = <br />
| catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering<br />
| observation = [[LHB coaches]]<br />
| entertainment = <br />
| baggage = No<br />
| other facilities= Below the seats<br />
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| electrification = <br />
| trainnumber = 14003 / 14004<br />
| speed = {{convert|48|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts<br />
| map = <br />
| map_state =<br />
}}<br />
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The 14003 / 14004 '''Malda Town–New Delhi (New Farakka) Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Northern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Malda Town}} and {{stnlnk|New Delhi}} in India. It is currently being operated with 14003/14004 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Railways-diverts-16-trains/articleshow/54502262.cms Railways diverts 16 trains]</ref><ref>[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]</ref><ref>[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]</ref><br />
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== Service==<br />
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The 14003 Malda Town–New Delhi New Farakka Express has an average speed of 48&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1425&nbsp;km in 29h 35m. 14004 New Delhi–Malda Town New Farakka Express has an average speed of 48&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1425&nbsp;km in 29h 35m.<br />
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== Route & Halts ==<br />
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The important halts of the train are:<br />
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* '''{{stnlnk|Malda Town}}'''<br />
* {{stnlnk|New Farakka Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Barharwa Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Sahibganj Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bhagalpur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jamalpur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Abhaipur}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Kiul Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Ara Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Buxar}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Mughalsarai Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Pratapgarh Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Amethi}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Gauriganj}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Rae Bareli Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bareilly Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Moradabad Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Ghaziabad Junction}}<br />
* '''{{stnlnk|New Delhi}}'''<br />
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==Coach composition==<br />
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The train has [[LHB Coaches|LHB rakes]] with max speed of 160 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:<br />
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* 1 AC II Tier<br />
* 2 AC III Tier<br />
* 11 Sleeper coaches<br />
* 6 General<br />
* 2 EOG<br />
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== Traction==<br />
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Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Tughlakabad|Tughlakabad]]-based [[WDM-3A]] / [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3D|WDM-3D]] diesel locomotive from [[Malda Town]] to [[New Delhi]] and vice versa.<br />
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==Rake sharing==<br />
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The train shares its rake with 22403/22404 [[Puducherry–New Delhi Express]].<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Malda Town railway station]]<br />
* [[Delhi Junction railway station]]<br />
* [[Farakka Express (via Sultanpur)]]<br />
* [[Farakka Express (via Faizabad)]]<br />
* [[Puducherry–New Delhi Express]]<br />
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== Notes ==<br />
{{notelist}}<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/7983 14003/Malda Town–New Delhi Express]<br />
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/7982 14004/New Delhi–Malda Town Express]<br />
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