Saraighat Express

The 12345 /12346 Saraighat Express is a daily Superfast train which runs between Howrah, Kolkata (West Bengal) and Guwahati (Assam), via Barddhaman, Rampurhat , New Jalpaiguri Junction in Siliguri, North Bengal. It is one of the premium trains that connects Kolkata to the north east, and is often given highest priority in its route.

COACH COMPOSITION:


 * 1 AC First cum AC II tier
 * 1 AC II tier
 * 3 AC III tier
 * 12 Sleeper class
 * 5 General Unreserved
 * 1 Pantry car
 * 1 Luggage cum Guard Van

Timing

 * 12346 – leaves Guwahati daily at 12:20 pm IST and reaches Howrah Junction the next morning 5:20 am IST
 * 12345 – leaves Howrah Junction daily at 4:05 pm IST and reaches Guwahati the next morning 10:05 am IST

Traction
Post lockdown from 5 October 2020 Saraighat Express restored as 02345/46 GHY–HWH COVID SPECIAL which is hauled by Diesel Loco Shed, Siliguri-based WDP-4 diesel locomotive from Guwahati to New Cooch Behar. From New Cooch Behar to Howrah it is now hauled by Electric Loco Shed, Howrah-based WAP-7 electric locomotive & vice versa.