Darjeeling mail train number
A nostalgic question!
The Darjeeling Mail is a popular train service that runs between Howrah Junction in Kolkata, West Bengal, and New Jalpaiguri Junction in Siliguri, West Bengal, passing through the Himalayan foothills. The train number for the Darjeeling Mail is 12577/12578.
Here are the details:
- Train Number: 12577 (up) and 12578 (down)
- Origin: Howrah Junction (HWH)
- Destination: New Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP)
- Class: Superfast Express
- Frequency: Daily
- Distance: Approximately 550 km (342 miles)
- Journey Time: Around 12 hours
- Route: Howrah - Andal - Asansol - Durgapur - Bardhaman - Katwa - Azimganj - Malda Town - Jalpaiguri - Siliguri - New Jalpaiguri
The Darjeeling Mail is a scenic train journey that passes through the picturesque Himalayan foothills, offering breathtaking views of the tea gardens, hills, and valleys. The train has both AC and non-AC classes, and the journey is a popular tourist attraction in its own right.