Tebhaga Express

Tebhaga Express
Overview
Service type Mail/Express
Locale West Bengal
First service 25 November 2007
Current operator(s) Eastern Railways
Route
Start Kolkata (KOAA)
Stops 10
End Balurghat (BLGT)
Distance travelled 443 km (275 mi)
Average journey time 8 hours, 50 minutes
On-board services
Class(es) Chair car, unreserved
Seating arrangements Available
Auto-rack arrangements Available
Observation facilities Large windows
Baggage facilities Available
Technical
Operating speed 50 km/h (31 mph) average with halts

The Tebhaga Express (locomotive: BWN WDM-3A) is an interstate mail/express type train of Indian Railways connecting the city Kolkata with the city Balurghat. The train covers a distance of 443 kilometers to Balurghat at an average speed of 50 kilometres per hour. Only general class (unreserved), chair car (reserved/unreserved) coaches are available in it as it is a day train. Tatkal schemes are available. It is well known for its punctuality and cleanliness. Its name is based on the Tebhaga Movement, as the movement also took place in Dakshin Dinajpur district.

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