Howrah–Malda Town Intercity Express (via Azimganj)
# Howrah–Malda Town Intercity Express (via Azimganj)

Howrah Malda Town Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Howrah Junction and Malda Town in West Bengal state of India. This train comes under the Intercity Express category.

## Background

This train was inaugurated on 7 December 2007, flagged off by Lalu Prasad Yadav Former Minister of Railways for more connectivity between Kolkata and Malda Town.

## Service

This train covers the distance of 332 km with an average speed of 48 km/h on both sides.

## Routes

This train passes through Bandel Junction, Katwa Junction, Azimganj Junction & New Farakka Junction on both sides.

## Traction

As the route of both side is fully electrified the end to end traction is now changed to AC traction that is ...The trains are now hauled by either WAP-4 or WAP-5 class loco of Indian Railway..

