before independence...first it used to run upto delhi...rather this was the first train and first route connecting kolkata to delhi...later grand chord and patna main line were built and this train was curtailed and ran upto mgs...then it had two sleepr coaches...since 5 years,one sleeper has been removed...now it runs upto mgs with just one reserved coach...a single sleeper...a boon for sahubganj loop line passengers but not liked by long distance travellers due to plenty of stoppages...