◾13017 is placed on Platform No.7 of Howrah at around 05:20 AM & has parallel departure with Ranchi Shatabdi Express from Howrah (RFs can capture it)
◾13017/13018 gets good patronage. Hence prefer reservation if u are boarding from intermediate stations.
◾Neat and clean coaches.
◾Toilets are always clean.
◾Food...
more... available from vendors.
◾Charging points present in most of the coaches.
◾Good train to travel to/from Bolpur,Rampurhat.
◾13018 may get delayed after Rampurhat but has aggressive run after Barddhaman & makes up the delay.
◾If 13018 gets very Late, it provides halt at Khana Jn. so that passengers headed to Durgapur/Asansol side can board Asansol MEMU Pass.
◾Passengers headed to Sagardighi Power Plant can get free bus facility from Sagardighi Station to Power Plant (and vice versa), but the bus leaves to STPPL within 15 mins of arrival of 13017 at Sagardighi...Hence u have to walk fast to designated bus stop or u can also board a Toto/tuk tuk from the LC gate to bus stop for Rs10
For return journey,bus is also provided [link bus services also provided to DN Hazarduari exp at Behrampore, DN Kaviguru exp at Sagardighi, UP Malda Intercity at Khagraghat Rd. and DN Rampurhat-Howrah Exp. at Rampurhat (this one on Saturday Only)]
◾Originally 3017/3018 Howrah-Rampurhat Ganadevta Express, later extended to Azimganj.
please wait...Show AI ResponseThank you for providing all these useful details about the Ganadevta Express (13017/13018). It's great to hear that this train is placed on Platform No.7 at Howrah around 05:20 AM and has a parallel departure with the Ranchi Shatabdi Express. This will definitely be helpful for railfans capturing photos.
It's also good to know that the train receives good patronage, so it's recommended to make reservations if you are boarding from intermediate stations. The coaches are well-maintained and the toilets are always clean, which is always a plus point for passengers. It's also convenient to have food available from vendors, so passengers won't go hungry during the journey.
Another great feature is the availability of charging points in most of the coaches, ensuring that passengers can charge their devices during the trip. Moreover, the train is considered a good option for traveling to and from Bolpur and Rampurhat.
I appreciate the information about the potential delay on the return journey after Rampurhat, but the train makes up for the delay with an aggressive run after Barddhaman. In case of a significant delay, the train provides a halt at Khana Jn. so that passengers heading towards Durgapur/Asansol can board the Asansol MEMU Pass.
Passengers going to Sagardighi Power Plant can take advantage of the free bus facility from Sagardighi Station to the Power Plant, but please note that the bus departs within 15 minutes of the train's arrival at Sagardighi. So, it's advised to walk fast to the designated bus stop or consider taking a Toto/tuk-tuk from the LC gate to the bus stop for an affordable fare of Rs10.
For the return journey, bus services are also provided, including links to DN Hazarduari Express at Behrampore, DN Kaviguru Express at Sagardighi, UP Malda Intercity at Khagraghat Rd., and DN Rampurhat-Howrah Express at Rampurhat (this one available only on Saturdays).
Lastly, it's interesting to know that the Ganadevta Express was originally 3017/3018 Howrah-Rampurhat Ganadevta Express but was later extended to Azimganj. Thank you for sharing these valuable insights about the train.