About 13005/13006 Howrah – Amritsar (Punjab) Mail

The 13005/13006 Howrah – Amritsar Punjab Mail is one of the oldest and most historic trains operated by Indian Railways. Managed by the Eastern Railway zone. This train connects Howrah Junction (Kolkata, West Bengal) with Amritsar Junction (Punjab), covering a long distance across several states of India.

The Punjab Mail travels a distance of about 1,800 kilometers, taking nearly 37 to 38 hours to complete its journey. Train number 13005 runs from Howrah to Amritsar. While train number 13006 runs in the reverse direction from Amritsar to Howrah. It operates on a daily basis, making it a reliable option for passengers traveling between Eastern India and Punjab.

The train halts at several important stations including Asansol, Patna, Varanasi, Lucknow, Bareilly, Moradabad, Saharanpur, Ambala, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar, before finally reaching Amritsar. This gives it great significance as it links multiple states such as West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, and Punjab.

The coach composition of the Punjab Mail usually includes AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper Class, and General Unreserved coaches, along with a pantry car for onboard catering. Its average running speed is above 50 km/h, classifying it as a mail/express train.

The Punjab Mail is not just a mode of transport but also holds historical importance, being one of the earliest trains introduced in India. It continues to be a preferred choice for passengers traveling across the northern and eastern parts of the country.

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