Howrah–Azimganj Kavi Guru Express

The 13027 / 13028 Howrah–Azimganj Junction Kavi Guru Express is an Express train of the Kavi Guru series belonging to Indian Railways – Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Azimganj Junction via Rampurhat Junction in India.

It operates as train number 13027 from Howrah Junction to Azimganj Junction and as train number 13028 in the reverse direction, serving the state of West Bengal.

Coaches
The 13027 / 13028 Howrah–Azimganj Junction Kavi Guru Express has 3 Second Class Chair Car, 7 Sleeper class, 7 General Unreserved and 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service
The 13027 Howrah–Azimganj Junction Kavi Guru Express covers the distance of 278 km in 5 hours 40 mins (49.06 km/h) and in 6 hours 05 mins as 13028 Azimganj Junction–Howrah Kavi Guru Express (45.70 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing
The 13027 / 13028 Howrah–Azimganj Junction Kavi Guru Express runs from Howrah via Bandel Junction, Barddhaman Junction, Bolpur Shantiniketan, Sainthia Junction, Rampurhat Junction, Nalhati Junction, Morgram, Sagardighi to Azimganj Junction.

Traction
As sections of the route are electrified, a Howrah-based WAP-7 / WAP-5 / WAP-4 locomotive hauls the train for its entire journey.

Operation

 * 13027 Howrah–Azimganj Junction Kavi Guru Express runs from Howrah Junction on a daily basis reaching Azimganj Junction the next day.
 * 13028 Azimganj Junction–Howrah Kavi Guru Express runs from Azimganj Junction on a daily basis reaching Howrah Junction on the same day.

Controversy
The train was among the trains investigated by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India based on their introduction.