In terms of punctuality, this is one of the best train between Kolkata and Maldah. It always arrives Maldah before time. If you are looking for a late night depurture from Kolkata and early morning arrival at Maldah, then you can prefer this train. But maintainance of ICF rake is average. Coaches of LHB rake is also old but better maintained than ICF rake. Also many WL ticket holders boards the sleeper coaches, so SL becomes crowdy, specifically in the weekends. During peak season, same happens in 3rd ac also.
please wait...Translate to HindiIss train ki punctuality ki baat karein to, yeh Kolkata aur Maldah ke beech mein sabse best maani jaati hai. Ye hamesha Maldah se pehle pohoche ke saath saath, late night Kolkata se departure karte hue aur early morning Maldah pohoche ke liye kaafi suitable hai. Lekin ICF rake ki maintenance average hai. LHB rake ke coaches bhi puraane hai lekin ICF rake se behtar maintain kiye jaate hain. Saath hi, kayi log sleeper coaches mein WL ticket ke saath safar karte hain, isse SL bheed-bhaad se bhara rehta hai, khaaskar weekends mein. Peak season mein, 3rd AC mein bhi yahi haal hota hai.