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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Surat–Malda Town Express<br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br />
| caption =<br />
| first = 9 July 2012<br />
| last =<br />
| status = <br />
| operator = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railways]]<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Surat}} (ST)<br />
| stops = 28<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Malda Town}} (MLDT)<br />
| distance = {{convert|2137|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 40 hrs 30 mins<br />
| frequency = Weekly<br />
| trainnumber = 13425 / 13426<br />
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering<br />
| observation = <br />
| baggage = Available<br />
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} <br> [[broad gauge]]<br />
| speed = {{convert|52|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts<br />
| map =<br />
| map_state =<br />
}}<br />
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The 13425 / 13426 '''Surat–Malda Town Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train running between {{stnlnk|Surat}} of [[Gujarat]] and {{stnlnk|Malda Town}} of [[West Bengal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-malda-town-surat-express-13425/18458/441/65|title=13425/Malda Town–Surat Express|website=India Rail Info}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-surat-malda-town-express-13426/18518/65/441|title=13426/Surat–Malda Town Express|website=India Rail Info}}</ref><br />
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It operates as train number 13425 from Malda Town to Surat and as train number 13426 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Gujarat]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Chhattisgarh]], [[Odisha]], [[Jharkhand]] and [[West Bengal]].<br />
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== Coach composite ==<br />
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The train consists of 22 coaches:<br />
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* 1 AC II Tier<br />
* 5 AC III Tier<br />
* 8 Sleeper class<br />
* 6 General Unreserved<br />
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake<br />
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==Services==<br />
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13425 Malda Town–Surat Express covers the distance of 2137&nbsp;km in 40 hours 20 mins (53&nbsp;km/hr) & in 41 hours 40 mins as 13426 Surat–Malda Town Express (51&nbsp;km/hr).<br />
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As the average speed of the train is below {{convert|55|km/h|mph|abbr=on|round=5}}, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.<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|Surat}}'''<br />
* {{stnlnk|Nandurbar}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jalgaon}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bhusaval}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Akola}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Badnera}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Nagpur}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Durg}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Raipur}} <br />
* {{stnlnk|Bilaspur}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jharsuguda}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Rourkela}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Ranchi}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bokaro Steel City}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Dhanbad}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Asansol}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Durgapur}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Rampurhat}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|New Farakka}}<br />
* '''{{stnlnk|Malda Town}}'''<br />
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== Reversals ==<br />
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The train is reversed one time at {{stnlnk|Durgapur}}.<br />
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==Rake sharing==<br />
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The train shares its rake with 13417/13418 [[Digha–Malda Town Express]].<br />
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== Traction ==<br />
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The route is fully electrified, both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4]] locomotive from end to end.<br />
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==See also==<br />
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* [[Tapti Ganga Express]]<br />
* [[Shramik Express]]<br />
* [[Udyog Karmi Express]]<br />
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==References==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
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{{Railways in Central India}}<br />
{{Railways in Eastern India}}<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Surat-Malda Town Express}}<br />
[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Gujarat]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Surat]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Maldah]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]</div>->Colonies Chris