Ganadevata Express

{{Short description|Train in India}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}

{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Ganadevata Express

| image =

| caption =

| type = Express

| locale = West Bengal

| first =

| last =

| operator = Eastern Railway

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH)

| stops = 13

| end = {{stnlnk|Azimganj}} (AZ)

| distance = {{convert|280|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 6 hours

| frequency = Daily

| class = Chair Car, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved

| seating = Yes

| sleeping = No

| autorack =

| catering = E-catering only

| observation = Rake sharing with trains 13015/13016 (Howrah - Jamalpur Kavi Guru Express) and 12347/12348 (Sahid Express)

| entertainment =

| baggage = No

| otherfacilities = Below the seats

| stock = ICF coach

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}

| el =

| trainnumber = 13017 / 13018

| speed = {{convert|47|km/h|abbr=on}} average including halts.

| map = File:Ganadevta Express (Howrah - Azimganj) Route map.png

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The 13017 / 13018 Ganadevata Express is an important Express-type day-running train operated by Indian Railways; it connects Kolkata with Azimganj, a town in Murshidabad district of West Bengal. It runs daily between Howrah and Azimganj via Rampurhat Junction.It previously ran between Howrah and Rampurhat, and was later extended to run to Azimganj

The Ganadevata express is used extensively by pilgrims going to visit the Tarapith temple of Rampurhat. It previously ran between Howrah and Rampurhat, and was later extended to run to Azimganj; it covers 278 kilometers distance at an average speed of 47 kmph. Coach types in the train include AC chair car, second class sitting, and general, but it does not have a pantry car. All the classes except general class require reservations. The train leaves Howrah junction at 06:05 to arrive at Azmiganj Junction at 12:00, and leaves Azmiganj at 15:40 to arrive at Howrah at 21:45.This name inspired by Tarun majumdar's movie which Based on noble Prize nominated Tarasankar bandopadhay's Same name novel Ganadevata (film).[http://indiarailinfo.com/train/timetable/461/1/1801 Timetable], India Rail information service