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{{Short description|Train in India}}
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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Kanchan Kanya Express
| name = Kanchan Kanya Express
| image= 13150 Kanchan Kanya Express.jpg
| image= কাঞ্চনকন্যা_এক্সপ্রেস.jpg
| caption = Kanchan Kanya Express
| caption = Train board of Kanchan Kanya Express in ICF era.
| type = [[Express train|Express]]
| type = [[Express train|Express]]
| locale =  [[West Bengal]], Just touching [[Jharkhand]] & [[Bihar]]
| locale =  [[West Bengal]], [[Jharkhand]] & [[Bihar]]
| first =  
| first = April 14, 2000
| last =
| last =
| operator = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railways]]
| operator = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railways]]
| start = {{stnlnk|Sealdah}}
| start = {{stnlnk|Sealdah}} (SDAH)
| end = {{stnlnk|Alipurduar Junction}}
| end = {{stnlnk|Alipurduar}} (APDJ)
| distance = {{convert|741|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|753|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 15 hours 40 minutes as 13149 {{stnlnk|Sealdah}}–{{stnlnk|Alipurduar Junction}} Kanchan Kanya Express, 15 hours 30 minutes as 13150 Alipurduar–Sealdah Kanchan Kanya Express
| journeytime =
| frequency = Daily
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| class =
| seating = Yes
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| autorack =
| catering = No [[pantry car]] attached
| catering = On-board catering, <br/> E-catering
E-catering available
| observation = Large windows
| observation =  
| entertainment =
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| baggage = Available
| other facilities=
| otherfacilities =
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
| el =
| train number = 13149 / 13150
| trainnumber = 13149 / 13150
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum <br/>{{convert|47.17|km/h|0|abbr=on}} including halts
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum.
| map =  
| map =  
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The 13149 / 50 '''Kanchan Kanya Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Sealdah}} & {{stnlnk|Alipurduar Junction}} in India. This train passes through the beautiful tea gardens, forest and wildlife sanctuaries in the [[Dooars]] region between {{stnlnk|Siliguri Junction}} and Alipurduar Junction of [[West Bengal]].
The 13149 / 13150 '''Kanchan Kanya Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to the [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railways]]. It runs between {{stnlnk|Sealdah}}, in the city of [[Kolkata]], and {{stnlnk|Alipurduar Junction}} via [[Barddhaman]], [[Rampurhat]], [[Malda Town]], [[Siliguri Junction railway station|Siliguri]] and [[New Mal Junction railway station|New Mal Jn]].


It operates as train number 13149 from Sealdah to Alipurduar Junction and as train number 13150 in the reverse direction, serving the state of West Bengal.
==Coach composition ==
The train runs with 21 [[LHB coach|Linke-Hoffman Busch coaches]], consisting of General (GEN), Sleeper (SL), Third AC Economy (3E) ,{{efn|These coaches use the "M" prefix.}} Third AC (3A), Second AC (2A) and First AC (1A) classes. It has two dedicated rakes. The primary maintenance is executed at {{rws|Sealdah}}.


==Coaches==
{{Indian Railways coach composition legend}}


The 13149 / 50 Sealdah–Alipurduar Kanchan Kanya Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 9 Sleeper class, 4 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not have a [[pantry car]].
'''Coach position of 13149 (ex. Sealdah)'''


As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders unsortable" style="text-align:center"
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:yellow;" |Loco
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |1
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |2
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |3
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |4
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |5
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |6
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |7
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |8
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |9
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |10
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |11
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |12
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |13
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |14
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue" |15
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |16
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |17
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |18
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |19
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |20
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:yellow;" |21
|-
|[[File:BSicon_LDER.svg|25x25px]]
|SLR
|GEN
|GEN
|S1
|S2
|S3
|S4
|S5
|M1
|M2
|M3
|B1
|B2
|B3
|H1
|A1
|A2
|A3
|GEN
|GEN
|EOG
|}
 
'''Coach position of 13150 (ex. Alipurduar Junction)'''


==Service==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders unsortable" style="text-align:center"
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:yellow;" |Loco
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |1
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |2
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |3
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |4
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |5
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |6
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |7
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |8
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |9
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |10
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |11
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |12
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |13
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |14
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue" |15
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |16
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |17
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |18
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |19
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |20
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:yellow;" |21
|-
|[[File:BSicon_LDER.svg|25x25px]]
|SLR
|GEN
|GEN
|S1
|S2
|S3
|S4
|S5
|M1
|M2
|M3
|B1
|B2
|B3
|H1
|A1
|A2
|A3
|GEN
|GEN
|EOG
|}


The 13149 Sealdah–Alipurduar Kanchan Kanya Express covers the distance of 735&nbsp;kilometres in 15&nbsp;hours 40&nbsp;mins (46.91&nbsp;km/hr) & in 15&nbsp;hours 30&nbsp;mins as 13150 Alipurduar–Sealdah Kanchan Kanya Express (47.42&nbsp;km/hr).
Note that the train reverses its direction at {{stnlnk|Siliguri Junction}}. So the coach positions of all stations after Siliguri will be the exact opposite of what is given here. Passengers are advised to check the coach position indicator at the station before boarding. Also, the SLR coach of this train is reserved for ladies.


==Schedule==
==Service==
13149/50 runs daily for both the sides.
* The 13149 Kanchan Kanya Express leaves {{rws|Sealdah}} at 20:35 hrs everyday and reaches {{rws|Alipurduar Junction}} the next day at 12:35 hrs. It takes 16 hours to reach its desitination with an average speed of {{cvt|47|km/h|mph}}.
* The 13150 Kanchan Kanya Express leaves {{rws|Alipurduar Junction}} at 15:15 hrs everyday and reaches {{rws|Sealdah}} the next day at 08:20 hrs. This return journey is completed in 17 hours 5 minutes with an average speed of {{cvt|44|km/h|mph}}.
* During its journey, this train runs through the picturesque [[Doars|Dooars]] region of [[West Bengal]] between [[Siliguri Junction railway station|Siliguri Junction]] and {{rws|Alipurduar Junction}}.


{| class="wikitable"
==Gallery==
|-
! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Arrival station !! Arrival time
|-
| 13149 || SDAH || Sealdah || 8:30 PM || Alipurduar Junction || 12:25 PM next day (afternoon)
|-
| 13150 || APDJ || Alipurduar Junction || 3:25 PM || Sealdah || 8:20 AM (next day)
|}


[[File:13150 Kanchan Kanya Express - AC 2 tier.jpg|thumb|13150 Kanchan Kanya Express – AC 2 tier]]
[[File:13150 Kanchan Kanya Express - AC 2 tier.jpg|thumb|Kanchan Kanya Express ICF AC 2 tier]]
[[File:13150 Kanchan Kanya Express - AC 3 tier.jpg|thumb|13150 Kanchan Kanya Express – AC 3 tier]]
[[File:13150 Kanchan Kanya Express - AC 3 tier.jpg|thumb|Kanchan Kanya Express ICF AC 3 tier]]
[[File:Kanchan Kanya Express Sleeper Class Coach.jpg|thumb|13150 Kanchan Kanya Express – Sleeper class coach]]
[[File:Kanchan Kanya Express Sleeper Class Coach.jpg|thumb|Kanchan Kanya Express ICF Sleeper class coach]]
[[File:13150 Kanchan Kanya Express - Second Class coach.jpg|thumb|13150 Kanchan Kanya Express – Second class coach]]
[[File:13150 Kanchan Kanya Express - Second Class coach.jpg|thumb|Kanchan Kanya Express ICF Second class coach]]
[[File:Sleeper_class_coach_of_Kanchan_Kanya_Express.jpg|thumb|LHB sleeper class coach of Kanchan Kanya Express]]
[[File:3AC_Economy_coach_of_Kanchan_Kanya_Express.jpg|thumb|Third AC Economy coach of Kanchan Kanya Express.]]
[[File:Kanchan_Kanya_Express_train_board.jpg|thumb|Small train board of Kanchan Kanya Express]]


==Routeing==
== Route and halts ==
The stoppages are:-


The 13149 / 50 Sealdah–Alipurduar Kanchan Kanya Express runs from
# '''{{rws|Sealdah}}'''
* '''[[Sealdah railway station|Sealdah (Kolkata)]]''' via
# {{rws|Bidhannagar Road}}
* {{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}}
# {{rws|Dakshineswar}}
* {{stnlnk|New Farakka Junction}}
# {{rws|Kamarkundu}}
* {{stnlnk|Malda Town}}
# '''{{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}}'''
* {{stnlnk|Kishanganj}}
# {{rws|Bolpur Shantiniketan}}
* '''[[New Jalpaiguri Junction railway station|New Jalpaiguri]]'''
# {{rws|Ahmadpur Junction}}
* '''{{stnlnk|Siliguri Junction}}'''
# {{stnlnk|Sainthia Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|New Mal Junction}} to
# '''{{stnlnk|Rampurhat Junction}}'''
* '''[[Alipurduar Junction]]'''.
# {{stnlnk|Pakur}}
# {{stnlnk|New Farakka Junction}}
# '''{{stnlnk|Malda Town}}'''
# {{stnlnk|Bhaluka Road}}
# {{rws|Harischandrapur}}
# {{rws|Barsoi Junction}}
# {{rws|Dalkhola}}
# {{stnlnk|Kishanganj}}
# {{rws|Aluabari Road Junction}}
# {{rws|Thakurganj}}
# [[Galgalia]]
# {{rws|Naxalbari}}
# {{rws|Bagdogra}}
# '''{{stnlnk|Siliguri Junction}}''' {{efn|The train reverses direction here}}
# {{stnlnk|New Mal Junction}}  
# {{stnlnk|Banarhat}}
# {{stnlnk|Dalgaon}}
# {{stnlnk|Binnaguri}}
# {{stnlnk|Madarihat}}
# {{stnlnk|Hasimara}}
# {{stnlnk|Hamiltonganj}}
# '''{{stnlnk|Alipurduar Junction}}'''.


==Traction==
==Traction==


As large parts of the route are yet to be electrified, a {{stnlnk|Bardhaman}}-based [[WDM-3A]] powers the train for its entire journey.
As the route is  fully electrified, it is hauled by a {{rws|Sealdah}} based [[WAP 7]] electric locomotive from end to end.


==Timings==
==Incidents==
 
On 5 June 2021 a minor fire broke out in air-conditioned coach of Sealdah-Alipurdiars up Kanchan Kanya Express near [[Siliguri Junction]]. It was later examined and extinguished by officials and the train continued its journey towards [[New Mal Junction railway station|New Malbazar]] and [[Dooars]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/fire-breaks-out-in-air-conditioned-coach-of-kanchankanya-express-near-bagdogra-station/cid/1817846|title=Fire breaks out in air-conditioned coach of Kanchankanya Express near Bagdogra station}}</ref>
*13149 Sealdah–Alipurduar Kanchan Kanya Express leaves Sealdah on a daily basis at 20:30&nbsp;hrs IST and reaches Alipurduar Junction at 12:25&nbsp;hrs IST the next day.
*13150 Alipurduar–Sealdah Kanchan Kanya Express leaves Alipurduar Junction on a daily basis at 15:25&nbsp;hrs IST and reaches Sealdah at 08:15&nbsp;hrs IST the next day.


==Other trains on the Kolkata–New Jalpaiguri sector==
==Other trains on the Kolkata–New Jalpaiguri sector==
* 22301/02 [[Howrah–New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express]]
* 12041/42 [[New Jalpaiguri–Howrah Shatabdi Express]]
* 12041/42 [[New Jalpaiguri–Howrah Shatabdi Express]]
* 22309/40 [[Howrah–New Jalpaiguri AC Express]]
* 12377/78 [[Padatik Express]]
* 12377/78 [[Padatik Express]]
* 12344/45 [[Darjeeling Mail]]
* 12343/44 [[Darjeeling Mail]]
* 15959/60 [[Kamrup Express]]
* 15959/60 [[Kamrup Express]]
* 13175/76 [[Kanchenjunga Express]]
* 13175/76 [[Sealdah–Silchar Kanchanjunga Express]]
* 12345/46 [[Saraighat Express]]
* 12345/46 [[Saraighat Express]]
* 15722/23 [[Paharia Express]]
* 15722/23 [[Paharia Express]]
* 12518/19 [[Kolkata–Guwahati Garib Rath Express]]
* 12517/18 [[Kolkata–Guwahati Garib Rath Express]]
* 12526/27 [[Dibrugarh–Kolkata Superfast Express]]
* 12501/02 [[Kolkata - Agartala Garib Rath Express]]
* 13115/16 [[Sealdah - Jalpaiguri Road Humsafar Express]]
* 13141/42 [[Teesta Torsha Express]]
* 13141/42 [[Teesta Torsha Express]]
* 13147/58 [[Uttar Banga Express]]
* 13147/58 [[Uttar Banga Express]]
* 12503/04 [[Bangalore Cantonment–Agartala Humsafar Express]]
* 12503/04 [[Bangalore Cantonment–Agartala Humsafar Express]]
* 13182/83 Silghat Town–Kolkata Express
* 13181/82 [[Kolkata–Silghat Town Kaziranga Express]]
* 22511/12 [[Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Kamakhya Karmabhoomi Express]]
* 22511/12 [[Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Kamakhya Karmabhoomi Express]]
* 12526/27 [[Dibrugarh–Kolkata Superfast Express]]
* 15644/45 [[Puri–Kamakhya Weekly Express (via Howrah)]]
* 15644/45 [[Puri–Kamakhya Weekly Express (via Howrah)]]
* 12364/65 [[Kolkata–Haldibari Intercity Express]]
* 12364/65 [[Kolkata–Haldibari Intercity Express]]
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* 12507/08 [[Thiruvananthapuram–Silchar Superfast Express]]
* 12507/08 [[Thiruvananthapuram–Silchar Superfast Express]]
* 12514/15 [[Guwahati–Secunderabad Express]]
* 12514/15 [[Guwahati–Secunderabad Express]]
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== References ==
== References ==
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*{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmGv3ppi9t4|title=Unique capture: Kanchan Kanya Express carries the link of Gour Express – YouTube|publisher=youtube.com|accessdate=2014-04-30}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmGv3ppi9t4|title=Unique capture: Kanchan Kanya Express carries the link of Gour Express – YouTube|publisher=youtube.com|accessdate=2014-04-30}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/50628848@N07/8166856125/?rb=1|title=Kanchan Kanya Express &#124; Flickr – Photo Sharing!|publisher=flickr.com|accessdate=2014-04-30|date=2012-07-25}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/50628848@N07/8166856125/?rb=1|title=Kanchan Kanya Express &#124; Flickr – Photo Sharing!|publisher=flickr.com|accessdate=2014-04-30|date=2012-07-25}}
*{{cite web|url=http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20110212/1687491.html|title=Kanchan Kanya Exp to run between S'ldah and NJP from tomorrow|publisher=news.webindia123.com|accessdate=2014-04-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20110212/1687491.html|title=Kanchan Kanya Exp to run between S'ldah and NJP from tomorrow|publisher=news.webindia123.com|accessdate=2014-04-30|archive-date=2 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502005409/http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20110212/1687491.html|url-status=dead}}
*{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Railway-police-officer-suspended/articleshow/1600710.cms?referral=PM|title=Railway police officer suspended – The Times of India|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|accessdate=2014-04-30}}
*{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Railway-police-officer-suspended/articleshow/1600710.cms?referral=PM|title=Railway police officer suspended – The Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India |date=15 September 2001 |publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|accessdate=2014-04-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130516/jsp/siliguri/story_16903810.jsp|title=12-hr strike in Dooars after Tigga's death|publisher=telegraphindia.com|accessdate=2014-04-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130516/jsp/siliguri/story_16903810.jsp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502003816/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130516/jsp/siliguri/story_16903810.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 May 2014|title=12-hr strike in Dooars after Tigga's death|publisher=telegraphindia.com|accessdate=2014-04-30}}


==External links==
==External links==
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[[Category:Alipurduar railway division]]

Latest revision as of 06:54, 27 January 2026


Kanchan Kanya Express
Train board of Kanchan Kanya Express in ICF era.
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleWest Bengal, Jharkhand & Bihar
First serviceApril 14, 2000
Current operator(s)Eastern Railways
Route
StartSealdah (SDAH)
EndAlipurduar (APDJ)
Distance travelled753 km (468 mi)
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)13149 / 13150
On-board services
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum.

The 13149 / 13150 Kanchan Kanya Express is an Express train belonging to the Eastern Railways. It runs between Sealdah, in the city of Kolkata, and Alipurduar Junction via Barddhaman, Rampurhat, Malda Town, Siliguri and New Mal Jn.

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The train runs with 21 Linke-Hoffman Busch coaches, consisting of General (GEN), Sleeper (SL), Third AC Economy (3E) ,[lower-alpha 1] Third AC (3A), Second AC (2A) and First AC (1A) classes. It has two dedicated rakes. The primary maintenance is executed at Sealdah.

Template:Indian Railways coach composition legend

Coach position of 13149 (ex. Sealdah)

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
SLR GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 M1 M2 M3 B1 B2 B3 H1 A1 A2 A3 GEN GEN EOG

Coach position of 13150 (ex. Alipurduar Junction)

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
SLR GEN GEN S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 M1 M2 M3 B1 B2 B3 H1 A1 A2 A3 GEN GEN EOG

Note that the train reverses its direction at Siliguri Junction. So the coach positions of all stations after Siliguri will be the exact opposite of what is given here. Passengers are advised to check the coach position indicator at the station before boarding. Also, the SLR coach of this train is reserved for ladies.

Service[edit | edit source]

  • The 13149 Kanchan Kanya Express leaves Sealdah at 20:35 hrs everyday and reaches Alipurduar Junction the next day at 12:35 hrs. It takes 16 hours to reach its desitination with an average speed of 47 km/h (29 mph).
  • The 13150 Kanchan Kanya Express leaves Alipurduar Junction at 15:15 hrs everyday and reaches Sealdah the next day at 08:20 hrs. This return journey is completed in 17 hours 5 minutes with an average speed of 44 km/h (27 mph).
  • During its journey, this train runs through the picturesque Dooars region of West Bengal between Siliguri Junction and Alipurduar Junction.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Kanchan Kanya Express ICF AC 2 tier
Kanchan Kanya Express ICF AC 3 tier
Kanchan Kanya Express ICF Sleeper class coach
Kanchan Kanya Express ICF Second class coach
LHB sleeper class coach of Kanchan Kanya Express
Third AC Economy coach of Kanchan Kanya Express.
Small train board of Kanchan Kanya Express

Route and halts[edit | edit source]

The stoppages are:-

  1. Sealdah
  2. Bidhannagar Road
  3. Dakshineswar
  4. Kamarkundu
  5. Barddhaman Junction
  6. Bolpur Shantiniketan
  7. Ahmadpur Junction
  8. Sainthia Junction
  9. Rampurhat Junction
  10. Pakur
  11. New Farakka Junction
  12. Malda Town
  13. Bhaluka Road
  14. Harischandrapur
  15. Barsoi Junction
  16. Dalkhola
  17. Kishanganj
  18. Aluabari Road Junction
  19. Thakurganj
  20. Galgalia
  21. Naxalbari
  22. Bagdogra
  23. Siliguri Junction [lower-alpha 2]
  24. New Mal Junction
  25. Banarhat
  26. Dalgaon
  27. Binnaguri
  28. Madarihat
  29. Hasimara
  30. Hamiltonganj
  31. Alipurduar Junction.

Traction[edit | edit source]

As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Sealdah based WAP 7 electric locomotive from end to end.

Incidents[edit | edit source]

On 5 June 2021 a minor fire broke out in air-conditioned coach of Sealdah-Alipurdiars up Kanchan Kanya Express near Siliguri Junction. It was later examined and extinguished by officials and the train continued its journey towards New Malbazar and Dooars.[1]

Other trains on the Kolkata–New Jalpaiguri sector[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ These coaches use the "M" prefix.
  2. ↑ The train reverses direction here

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Fire breaks out in air-conditioned coach of Kanchankanya Express near Bagdogra station".

External links[edit | edit source]

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