The Howrah-Purulia-Howrah Express (train numbers 12827-12828), operating under the South Eastern Railway, celebrated its 40th anniversary on December 15th. This train is vital for the people of Purulia, West Bengal, serving as a daily commute for many who travel to Howrah in the morning and return in the evening. The train...
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began service on December 15th, 1983, fulfilling the demand of daily commuters from Purulia. It runs via Adra and Kharagpur. On the anniversary, rail fans celebrated by decorating the engine with flowers and garlands, placing a sticker commemorating the 40th anniversary on the engine, and adorning the train coaches with garlands. They also cut a cake in honor of the occasion, offering it to railway staff and presenting the train driver, assistant driver, and train manager with sweets and garlands. The train departs from Purulia at 5:30 AM and reaches Howrah at 11:20 AM. The Howrah-Purulia train departs from Howrah at 4:50 PM and arrives in Purulia at 10:30 PM. This train covers approximately 323 kilometers between Howrah and Purulia in around 5 hours and 40 minutes, with stops at 14 stations along the way.