Tebhaga Express


Tebhaga Express is an Mail/Express train belonging to Eastern Railway Zone that runs between Kolkata and Balurghat. It is operated with 13161 / 13162 train numbers on a hexa-weekly basis.

Overview

The train is named after the Tebhaga movement of Bengal, as the strike also took place in Balurghat.
It runs on a hexa-weekly basis and connects important stations such as Barddhaman, Shantiniketan, Malda Town and Buniadpur. It is a fully day train providing reserved and unreserved coaches and as well as Tatkal scheme. The train is known for its punctuality and cleanliness.
The 13161/KOAA-BLGT Tebhaga Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 441 km in 9h 40m. The 13162/BLGT-KOAA Tebhaga Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers same distance in 8h 55m.

Timing

From Platform #3 of Kolkata, the train departs at 12:55 IST and arrives at Platform #1 of Balurghat at 22:35 IST. From Platform #1 of Balurghat, the train departs at 5:45 IST and arrives at Platform #4 of Kolkata at 14:25 IST.

Route & Halts

The important stops of the train are:
The train used to run with 12 standard ICF Coaches. From December 2017, a new coach has been attached to it.
to Balurghat:
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Balurghat to Kolkata:
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Traction

As the route is under electrification, a Barddhaman loco shed based WDM 3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.