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12344/Darjeeling Mail (PT)
दार्जिलिंग मेल

HDB/Haldibari --> SDAH/Sealdah

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Due to 3rd LINE Pre Ni & NI WORK BETWEEN MURARAI & CHATRA, 12344 Down HDB-SDAH Darjeeling Mail (JCO 10.12.2023 to 21.12.2023) will be diverted via Jangipur-Azimganj-Katwa-Bandel with stoppages at Jangipur, Azimganj, Katwa, Nabadwip, Bandel.
Sat Dec 09, 2023 (12:28PM)
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JCO 08/04/2023 will be rescheduled at 21.15 hours instead of 18.15 hours.
Thu Apr 06, 2023 (10:55PM)
• JCO 08.02.2023 will be diverted via - New Farakka, Azimganj, Katwa, Bandel, Naihati with stoppage at Azimganj, Katwa, Bandel due to Traffic & Power Block for dismantling of existing ROB no. 213 at Barddhaman over ER.
Tue Jan 31, 2023 (08:40AM)
JCO 10.12.2022 is diverted via - Bandel due to traffic and power block at Chandanpur station on HB Chord line in connection with the works related to construction of 4th line between Baruipara and Chandanpur.
Thu Dec 08, 2022 (08:23PM)
JCO 27.11.2022 to 01.12.2022 will be diverted via Khana, Bandel, Naihati Link Cabin due to Non - Interlocking work at Baruipara, Kamarkundu, and Chandanpur in Howrah - Barddhaman Chord section for commissioning of 4th line between Baruipara and Chandanpur.
Sat Nov 26, 2022 (06:00PM)
Will run from HDB W.E.F. 15th/08/2022
Mon Aug 08, 2022 (10:32PM)
Extension to Haldibari Approved. Effective from 15/08/2022.
Mon Aug 08, 2022 (10:00PM)
12344 DN New Jalpaiguri - Sealdah Darjeeling Mail is To be rescheduled by 5hrs on 2 July 2022 from New Jalpaiguri.
Wed Jun 29, 2022 (03:52AM)
Restoration of Unreserved Booking in this Train from 30/06/2022
Tue Jun 28, 2022 (11:06AM)
One EOG will be replaced by LSLRD from 29.01.2022 from New Jalpaiguri
Tue Jan 25, 2022 (03:58PM)
One EOG will be replaced by LSLRD from 29.01.2021 from New Jalpaiguri
Tue Jan 25, 2022 (03:46PM)
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Tue Oct 13, 2020 (07:17AM)
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Bedroll/Linen: AVAILABLE change
Pantry/Catering
✕ Pantry Car
✓ On-board Catering
✓ E-Catering
E-Catering is Now Only Available at New Jalpaiguri & Kishanganj.
Updated: Mar 09 (22:02) by HumsafarSealdah_2K317^~
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No RSA ☆ 02 LHB Dedicated Rakes ☆ PM @ SDAH; ; An ISO 9001:2008 Certified train
Rating: 5.0/5 (764 votes)
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Nov 24 2018 (14:47)   13154/Gour Express (PT)
Anish_Dasgupta~
Anish_Dasgupta~   196 blog posts
Entry# 4037728            Tags   Past Edits
If ypu are planning a weekend trip to Malda and still you are confused regarding which train you should chose for returning to Kolkata at night hours, then this list can help you to decide.
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Your preference should be -
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GOUR EXP - Best train for travelling from Malda to Kolkata and vice versa. Maintainance is good, punctuality is also good. Enjoys decent priority enroute. But gets filled with WL passengers during peak season.
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2. RADHIKAPUR EXP - This must be the second choice if one fails to get a ticket in Gour exp. Excellent timings, maintainance is above par, has general quota for Malda. Runs full from Raiganj itself but still one can get seat from Malda also. This one also gets filled with WL passengers during peak season
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3. DARJEELING MAIL - The last train with general quota for Malda. People willing to travel in 3rd ac should prefer this train as it has 7 3rd ac coaches. Has excellent late night timing at Malda and early morning arrival at Sealdah, ISO certified train, maintainance is good. Runs on schedule till Dankuni, after that punctuality drops significantly. Runs full with WL passengers during peak season
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4. UTTAR BANGA EXP - Another perfect overnight train for people prefering early morning arrival at Kolkata. As Malda has only 16 seats in this train, so book your ticket from Samsi (Rs 15 extra in SL, 35 extra in 3rd ac, 55 extra in 2nd ac). Maintainance is average, recieves decent priority enroute, will not have to face any atrocity of WL passengers. Usually arrives Sealdah by 5.50 to 6.00am at the max
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5. HATE BAJARE EXP - good late arrival at Malda but if you want to attend your office, school or college after reaching Kolkata then avoid this train. Has good quota for Malda. Further people can book from Samsi if Malda quota gets filled up. Maintainance is average, often daily passengers boards the sleeper coaches from Bandel/Naihati to Sealdah. This train has general coaches between sleeper coaches, so all sleeper coaches are not interconnected
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6. KAMRUP EXP - One of the best overnight train between Malda and Howrah in terms of timing and punctuality. But has only few seat for Malda, even Samsi also dont have much seat. Ac coaches are much better maintained than the sleeper coaches. Runs with WL passengers during peak season
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7. TEESTA TORSA EXP - This should the last preferred train from Malda. Maintainance is below average, recieves low priority enroute, even gets trolled by Lalgola passenger from Naihati. Very low seat quota for Malda, can book from Samsi for availing NJP quota. This train also has general coaches between the sleeper coaches
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8. PADATIK EXP - Keeping this at the last just because of very low seat quota for Malda and almost midnight arrival at Malda. Overall a good train. Has very low quota, will have to book from Kishanganj if you want to avail NJP quota. Maintainance is average in ICF but has much better maintainance in LHB rake. Usually arrives after 7am morning, so office/school/college goers can avoid this train. Runs with WL passengers during peak season

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Nov 25 2018 (23:12)
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What about Shatabdi? I think it is also a good option
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Apr 22 2021 (15:20)
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Suraj_12841~   532 blog posts
Re# 4037728-3              
Where is Saraighat?
Even Balurghat Howrah Express and Katihar Howrah Express are two more options actually.
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Oct 17 2016 (20:55)   12344/Darjeeling Mail (PT)
Titas Ghoshal
Titas Ghoshal   18 blog posts
Entry# 2027280            Tags  
Almost all the coaches are 2013,2014,2015 made with bio-toilets(my coach S2 was 2014 made). Only S3 was 1998 made.Excellent speed throughout the journey-crossed DDJ 14 minutes early and reached SDAH bang on time.
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Jul 06 2017 (00:44)
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Re# 2027280-1              
This needs CBC. Because SDAH Division is a Top contender of CBC Rake.
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Aug 08 2017 (14:05)
Titas Ghoshal   18 blog posts
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In CBC the biggest problem is jerking.
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Sep 17 2015 (15:28)   12344/Darjeeling Mail (PT)
maulindu
maulindu   4 blog posts
Entry# 1592757            Tags  
Most preferred train to reach Sealdah on time. Departures from NJP has been unpredictable of late, with attaching of slip coaches and priority treatment given to Saraighat Express at NJP. However, lates are covered during long runs.
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May 21 2014 (16:47)   12344/Darjeeling Mail (PT)
Saugata Kar
Saugata Kar   90 blog posts
Entry# 1105630            Tags  
The coaches are very very clean with charging point. Best train to come kolkata from NJP. It runs on time most of the time. Overall a Very good train.
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May 21 2014 (17:22)
SUBHAMDEY
SUBHAMDEY   1990 blog posts
Re# 1105630-1              
all of these in one sentence "ITS A ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED TRAIN"
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May 23 2014 (13:08)
Saugata Kar   90 blog posts
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Yes Perfect !
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Jun 25 2014 (23:28)
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Exactly..
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Jul 09 2014 (18:31)
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Sometimes runs late also.
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Jan 20 2014 (17:38)   12344/Darjeeling Mail (PT)
Anik Sen
Anik Sen   7 blog posts
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Always carry your own water bottle
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