Maa Tara Express

{{short description|Passenger train in India}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2018}}

{{Use Indian English|date=November 2018}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Maa Tara Express

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| type = Express

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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2009|09|06}}

| last =

| operator = Eastern Railway

| ridership =

| start = {{rws|Sealdah}} (SDAH)

| stops = 8

| end = {{rws|Rampurhat}} (RPH)

| distance = {{convert|226|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 3 hours 40 minutes

| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}

| class = Chair Car, General Unreserved

| seating = Yes

| sleeping = No

| autorack = Overhead racks

| catering = No

| observation = Large windows

| entertainment =

| baggage = Available

| otherfacilities = Below the seats

| stock = ICF coach

| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm}}

| el =

| trainnumber = 13187 / 13188

| speed = {{convert|49|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.

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The 13187 / 13188 Maa Tara Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Sealdah in West Bengal and Rampurhat Junction of West Bengal. It is currently being operated with 13187/13188 train numbers on a daily basis.[http://www.oneindia.com/india/train-coach-derails-at-sealdah-long-distance-services-delayed-1915188.html Train coach derails at Sealdah, long-distance services delayed]{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/mamata-language-gift-at-iftar/cid/597437 | title=Mamata language gift at iftar | date=6 September 2009 | newspaper=The Telegraph | location=India | access-date=16 November 2018 }}[http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=805&did=146037895698593529F9333100202AA125F71EEB2BE0A.web107 REGULATION OF TRAIN SERVICES FOR NI WORK AT HOOGHLY GHAT STATION FOR CONNECTING NEW JUBILEE BRIDGE] The Maa Tara express is used extensively by pilgrims going to visit the Tarapith temple of Rampurhat