Indian Railways is known for connecting every part of the country, taking passengers from the mountains to the deserts, and from the coasts to Jammu and Kashmir. Among its many trains, there’s one that stands out for making the most stops.
Howrah-Amritsar Mail: All You Need To Know
The Howrah-Amritsar Mail operates between Howrah in West Bengal and Amritsar in Punjab. Instead of making just a handful of stops, this train pauses at 111 stations. Covering a distance of 1,910 kilometers, it takes 37 hours to complete its journey, picking up and dropping off passengers at numerous locations along the way.
Stations and Schedule
The Howrah-Amritsar Mail travels through five states: West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab. It has longer stops at major stations like Asansol, Patna, Varanasi, Lucknow, Bareilly, Ambala, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar, while smaller stations see quick 1 to 2-minute halts.
The train’s schedule is crafted to serve as many passengers as possible. According to India.com, it departs from Howrah Station at 7:15 PM and arrives in Amritsar at 8:40 AM on the third day. On its return journey, it leaves Amritsar at 6:25 PM and reaches Howrah Station at 7:30 AM on the third day.
Affordable Travel Options
Ticket prices for this extensively stopping train are also budget-friendly. Here’s a quick look at the fares:
- Sleeper Class: Rs. 695
- Third AC: Rs. 1,870
- Second AC: Rs. 2,755
- First AC: Rs. 4,835
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