This train was inaugurated on 7 December 2007, flagged off by Lalu Prasad Yadav Former Minister of Railways for more connectivity between Kolkata and Malda Town.
Service
This train covers the distance of 332 km with an average speed of 48 km/h on both sides.
As the route of both side is fully electrified the end to end traction is now changed to AC traction that is ...The trains are now hauled by either WAP-4 or WAP-5 class loco of Indian Railway..