This train would require complete Electrification of the Rampurhat-New Jalpaiguri-Siliguri Jn route and track upgrades. This train will speed up journey and will run end-to-end under electric traction. This will allow people to go to Darjeeling easily. People can get into the Darjeeling toy train at SGUJ instead of NJP... more...
if they want. This train will take less te than the present Darjeeling Mail. This would allow superfast travel to Siliguri from Sealdah. This train will also have 3E accommodation, which is not normally found on trains except Garibrath. Because of 3E class, this train will allow for cheap and affordable travel from SDAH to SGUJ. Initially it will be hauled by a SGUJ WAG7/ WAG9 since most new non-city loco sheds are goods sheds. Will go through New Jalpaiguri. Coaches will have vistadome features.
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