Malda Town–Jamalpur Intercity Express

The 13409 / 10 Malda Town - Jamalpur Junction Intercity Express is an Express express train belonging to Indian Railways Eastern Railway zone that runs between Malda Town and Jamalpur Junction in India.[1]

Malda Town - Jamalpur Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service1 July 2005; 19 years ago (2005-07-01)
Current operator(s)Eastern Railway zone
Route
TerminiMalda Town
Jamalpur Junction
Stops15
Distance travelled235 km (146 mi)
Average journey time5 hours 57 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)13409 / 13410
On-board services
Class(es)general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed42 km/h (26 mph)

It operates as train number 13409 from Malda Town to Jamalpur Junction and as train number 13410 in the reverse direction serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand & Bihar.

Coaches

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The 13409 / 10 Malda Town - Jamalpur Junction Intercity Express has 17 general unreserved and 1 chaircar and 2 EOG 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

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The 13409 Malda Town - Jamalpur Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 235 km (146 mi) in 5 hours 30 mins (43 km/h) and in 5 hours 45 mins as the 13410 Jamalpur Junction - Malda Town Intercity Express (41 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is less than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

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The 13409 / 10 Malda Town - Jamalpur Junction Intercity Express runs from Malda Town via Sahebganj, Bhagalpur Junction to Jamalpur Junction.

Traction

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As the route is going to electrification, a Jamalpur Junction based WDM-3A Electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

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  1. ^ [1], jagran.com, 19 July 2015
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