Kishanganj is having a special place in the map of India. Despite situated at north-eastern corner of Bihar, the district of Kishanganj hit the headlines of national media with its unique features and achievements. The latest addition in Kishanganj’s name is stoppage of India’s fastest train Shatabdi Express. Yes, this is going to be true for coming Thursday (July 12, 2012) as Howrah – New Jalpaiguri Shatabdi Express (12041 / 12042) is going to start.
New Jalpaiguri - Howrah Shatabdi Express
This is certainly a reason to cheer for frequent travellers from Kishanganj to Kolkata. Shatabdi Express will be the fastest train till date between New Jalpaiguri and Howrah (Kolkata), covering the 570-odd km in only eight hours. As of now, both the Darjeeling Mail and the Padatik Express - the two most popular trains between Sealdah and New Jalpaiguri – use to take over 10 hours to cover the distance. Most importantly, it won't be an overnight journey like Darjeeling Mail and Padatik Express.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will flag-off the train from New Jalpaiguri on Wednesday. Scheduled services for the 12041 Howrah-New Jalpaiguri Shatabdi Express will start from Howrah on Thursday. The train will start from Howrah at 2.15pm and reach New Jalpaiguri at 10.20pm. The 12042 New Jalpaiguri-Howrah Shatabdi Express will start from NJP at 5.35am to reach Howrah at 1.35 pm.
The trains, in both directions will have seven AC chair car coaches and one executive car, apart from a generator car and an SLR bogie. On both directions, the trains will stop at Kishanganj, Malda Town and Bolpur and will run six days a week barring Sunday. The train will run six days a week (except Sunday).
Train Time Table NJP - HWH Shatabadi Express (12042)
Train Time Table HWH - NJP Shatabadi Express (12041)
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