Maligaon, May 31 (MExN): To enhance the rail connectivity North Bengal, train services between Nabadwip Dham-Malda Town (train No. 13421/13422) has been extended to run up to Balurghat. The train will run five days a week with new number 13431/13432 Nabadwip Dham-Balurghat-Nabadwip Dham express during its scheduled journey from May 31.
Inaugural run of this train (No. 03422 Balurghat-Nabadwip Dham special) flagged off on May 30, by Dr Sukanta Majumdar, Member of Parliament, West Bengal from Balurghat station in the presence of MLAs of West Bengal Dr Ashok Lahiri (through video link), Budhrai Tudu and Satyendra Nath Roy.
In another function, MP Dr Sukanta Majumdar also laid foundation stone of a New Coaching Pit Line at Balurghat station. New pit line at Balurghat station, once completed, will help in achieving smooth maintenance of rolling stock and introduction of long distance trains from Balurghat.
Nabadwip Dham-Balurghat-Nabadwip Dham express will run five days a week-on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday leaving Nabadwip Dham at 5:00 am to reach Balurghat at 12-10 hours and leaving Balurghat at 14-20 hours to reach Nabadwip Dham at 22-00 hours on same day. The train will have stoppages at Katwa, Salar, Bazarsau, Khagraghat Road, Azimganj Jn, Jangipur Road, Nimtita, Dhulian Ganga, New Farakka Jn, Malda Town, Gazole, Buniadpur and Gangarampur stations during its both way journey. The train will have ten general second class coaches and two brake cum luggage vans. This was stated in a press release issued by Sabyasachi De, Chief Public Relations Officer, NFR.
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