This Indian Railways Train Has 57 Stoppage: Passes Through Seven States, Tickets Always On High Demand

Indian Railways connects every corner of the country, transporting people from the mountains to the deserts. Some trains cover short distances, while others operate over long routes. While some trains run non-stop, others stop at nearly every station along the way. This train takes most stoppages doting its 37 hours journey.

The Howrah-Amritsar Mail, which runs between Howrah in West Bengal and Amritsar in Punjab. This train is unique for its extensive number of stops, as it halts at 57 stations during its journey. Covering a distance of 1,910 Km between Howrah and Amritsar.

Howrah-Amritsar Mail, passes through seven states: West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana and Punjab. It stops at 57 railway stations, providing significant benefits to the local communities along its route. 

Major stops include well-known stations like Asansol, Patna, Varanasi, Lucknow, Bareilly, Ambala, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar, where the halts are relatively longer. In contrast, at smaller stations, the stops are brief, lasting only 1 to 2 minutes. 

The fare for the Howrah-Amritsar Mail, known for its numerous stops, is quite reasonable. The ticket prices are as follows: for Sleeper Class, it is Rs 735; for Third AC, it is Rs 1,950; for Second AC, it is Rs 2,835; and for First AC, the fare is Rs 4,835.