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| journeytime = 07 hours 25 minutes as 13011 [[Howrah railway station|Howrah]] [[Malda Town railway station|Malda Town]] '''Intercity Express''', 06 hours 55 minutes as 13012 [[Malda Town railway station|Malda Town]] [[Howrah railway station|Howrah]] '''Intercity Express'''
| journeytime = 07 hours 25 minutes as 13011 [[Howrah railway station|Howrah]] [[Malda Town railway station|Malda Town]] '''Intercity Express''', 06 hours 55 minutes as 13012 [[Malda Town railway station|Malda Town]] [[Howrah railway station|Howrah]] '''Intercity Express'''
| frequency =  Daily
| frequency =  Daily
| class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC Chair Car]] , [[Indian Railways coaching stock|2nd Class seating]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Unreserved/General]]
| class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC Chair Car]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|2nd Class seating]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Unreserved/General]]
| seating = Yes
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = No
| sleeping = No
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The 13011 / 12 [[Howrah railway station|Howrah]] [[Malda Town railway station|Malda Town]] '''Intercity Express''' is an [[Express train|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] - [[Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Howrah railway station|Howrah Junction]] & [[Malda Town railway station|Malda Town]] in [[India]].
The 13011 / 12 '''Howrah''' '''– Malda Town''' '''Intercity Express''' is an [[Express train|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] - [[Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Howrah railway station|Howrah Junction]] & [[Malda Town railway station|Malda Town]] via [[Rampurhat]] in [[India]].It previously ran between [[Howrah railway station|Howrah]] and [[Rampurhat Junction railway station|Rampurhat]], and was gradually extended—first up to [[Pakur railway station|Pakur]], and then further to [[Malda Town railway station|Malda Town]].


It operates as train number 13011 from [[Howrah railway station|Howrah Junction]] to [[Malda Town railway station|Malda Town]] and as train number 13012 in the reverse direction serving the states of [[West Bengal]] & [[Jharkhand]].
It operates as train number 13011 from [[Howrah railway station|Howrah Junction]] to [[Malda Town railway station|Malda Town]] and as train number 13012 in the reverse direction serving the states of [[West Bengal]] & [[Jharkhand]].
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Previously, a [[Howrah railway station|Howrah]] based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM 3A]] / [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM 3D]] / [[EMD GT46PAC|WDP 4]] powered the train for its entire journey.
Previously, a [[Howrah railway station|Howrah]] based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM 3A]] / [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM 3D]] / [[EMD GT46PAC|WDP 4]] powered the train for its entire journey.


As the route is now fully electrified, a [[Howrah railway station|Howrah]] based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4 or WAP-7 powers the train for its entire journey.
As the route is now fully electrified, a [[Howrah railway station|Howrah]] based Indian locomotive class [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]] or [[Indian locomotive class WAP-7|WAP-7]] or [[Indian locomotive class WAP-5|WAP-5]] powers the train for its entire journey.


==Timings==
==Timings==
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== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afoale1ED7Q|title=Howrah Malda Town Intercity Express crosses Rampurhat Howrah Intercity Express - YouTube|publisher=youtube.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afoale1ED7Q|title=Howrah Malda Town Intercity Express crosses Rampurhat Howrah Intercity Express - YouTube|date=9 May 2009 |publisher=youtube.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/43144819@N05/5517039958/|title=Howrah Malda Town Intercity via Rampurhat at Burdwan | Flickr - Photo Sharing!|publisher=flickr.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/43144819@N05/5517039958/|title=Howrah Malda Town Intercity via Rampurhat at Burdwan | Flickr - Photo Sharing!|date=7 March 2011 |publisher=flickr.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/kolkata-list-of-trains-affected-due-bharat-bandh-21024|title=Kolkata: List of trains affected due Bharat bandh | NDTV.com|publisher=ndtv.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/kolkata-list-of-trains-affected-due-bharat-bandh-21024|title=Kolkata: List of trains affected due Bharat bandh | NDTV.com|publisher=ndtv.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20140215/2341142.html|title=MSR inaugurates 12 projects and services in West Bengal|publisher=news.webindia123.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20140215/2341142.html|title=MSR inaugurates 12 projects and services in West Bengal|publisher=news.webindia123.com|accessdate=2014-05-30|archive-date=23 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140523230957/http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20140215/2341142.html|url-status=dead}}
*{{cite web|url=http://news.oneindia.in/2007/09/25/several-trains-cancelled-following-waterlogging-on-tracks-1190734486.html|title=Several trains cancelled following waterlogging on tracks - News Oneindia|publisher=news.oneindia.in|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.oneindia.com/2007/09/25/several-trains-cancelled-following-waterlogging-on-tracks-1190734486.html|title=Several trains cancelled following waterlogging on tracks - News Oneindia|publisher=Oneindia|access-date=2014-05-30}}


==External links==
==External links==
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[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]]
[[Category:Transport in Maldah]]
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[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]
[[Category:Intercity Express (Indian Railways) trains]]
[[Category:Intercity Express (Indian Railways) trains]]
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Latest revision as of 02:30, 5 February 2026

Howrah Malda Town Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)Eastern Railways
Route
StartHowrah Junction
Stops16 in both directions
EndMalda Town
Distance travelled340 km (211 mi)
Average journey time07 hours 25 minutes as 13011 Howrah Malda Town Intercity Express, 06 hours 55 minutes as 13012 Malda Town Howrah Intercity Express
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)13011 / 13012
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car, 2nd Class seating, Unreserved/General
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo Pantry car coach attached
Observation facilitiesRake Sharing with 53047 / 48 Viswabharati Fast Passenger
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum
47.44 km/h (29 mph) including halts

The 13011 / 12 Howrah – Malda Town Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways - Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction & Malda Town via Rampurhat in India.It previously ran between Howrah and Rampurhat, and was gradually extended—first up to Pakur, and then further to Malda Town.

It operates as train number 13011 from Howrah Junction to Malda Town and as train number 13012 in the reverse direction serving the states of West Bengal & Jharkhand.

Coaches[edit | edit source]

The 13011 / 12 Howrah Malda Town Intercity Express presently has 2 AC Chair Car, 2 2nd Class seating, 14 Unreserved/General & 2 End on Generator coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car coach.

As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service[edit | edit source]

The 13011 Howrah Malda Town Intercity Express covers the distance of 340 kilometres in 07 hours 25 mins 45.84 km/h (28 mph) & in 06 hours 55 mins as 13012 Malda Town Howrah Intercity Express 49.16 km/h (31 mph).

Routeing[edit | edit source]

The 13011 / 12 Howrah Malda Town Intercity Express runs from Howrah Junction via Bardhaman Junction, Bolpur Shantiniketan, Rampurhat Junction, New Farakka Junction to Malda Town.

Howrah Malda Town Intercity Express - AC Chair Car
Howrah Malda Town Intercity Express at Howrah Junction

Traction[edit | edit source]

Previously, a Howrah based WDM 3A / WDM 3D / WDP 4 powered the train for its entire journey.

As the route is now fully electrified, a Howrah based Indian locomotive class WAP-4 or WAP-7 or WAP-5 powers the train for its entire journey.

Timings[edit | edit source]

13011 Howrah Malda Town Intercity Express leaves Howrah Junction on a daily basis at 15:25 hrs IST and reaches Malda Town at 22:55 hrs IST the same day.

13012 Malda Town Howrah Intercity Express leaves Malda Town on a daily basis at 04:30 hrs IST and reaches Howrah Junction at 11:25 hrs IST the same day.

References[edit | edit source]

  • "Howrah Malda Town Intercity Express crosses Rampurhat Howrah Intercity Express - YouTube". youtube.com. 9 May 2009. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  • "Howrah Malda Town Intercity via Rampurhat at Burdwan | Flickr - Photo Sharing!". flickr.com. 7 March 2011. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  • "Kolkata: List of trains affected due Bharat bandh | NDTV.com". ndtv.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  • "MSR inaugurates 12 projects and services in West Bengal". news.webindia123.com. Archived from the original on 23 May 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  • "Several trains cancelled following waterlogging on tracks - News Oneindia". Oneindia. Retrieved 30 May 2014.

External links[edit | edit source]

Viswabharati Fast Passenger