Indian Railways Adjusts Platform Numbers at Malda Town for Vande Bharat Sleeper Launch
Indian Railways has implemented temporary platform changes at Malda Town station. The adjustments affect thirty different trains over two days. This move aims to facilitate the smooth launch of India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train.
Official Confirmation of Platform Revisions
Shibram Majhi, the Chief Public Relations Officer for Eastern Railway, confirmed the development. He stated the platform changes are temporary. They are necessary due to the inaugural run of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train.
"Yes, the platforms have been changed temporarily for two days due to the launch of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train," Majhi said.
Details of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Inaugural Run
The Malda Town–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper inaugural special will operate on Saturday, January 17. Designated as train number 02075, it will depart Malda Town at 13:15 hours. The train is scheduled to reach Kamakhya at 23:15 hours on the same day.
The journey includes halts at seven intermediate stations:
- Aluabari Road
- New Jalpaiguri
- Jalpaiguri Road
- New Coochbehar
- New Alipurduar
- New Bongaigaon
- Rangiya
Senior Officials Inspect New Rake
Earlier on the launch day, Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board, Satish Kumar, inspected the new Vande Bharat Sleeper rake. He conducted the inspection at Malda Town Station alongside the General Manager of Eastern Railway.
Complete List of Affected Trains on January 16
Indian Railways has provided a detailed list of trains with revised platform numbers for January 16:
- 13153 Sealdah – Malda Town Gour Express – Platform 5
- 13154 Malda Town – Sealdah Gour Express – Platform 5
- 55422 Balurghat – Malda Town Passenger – Platform 5
- 13416 Patna – Malda Town Express – Platform 6
- 13417 Digha – Malda Town Express – Platform 6
- 13415 Malda Town – Patna Express – Platform 6
- 13410 Kiul – Malda Town Intercity Express – Platform 6
- 22302 New Jalpaiguri – Howrah Vande Bharat Express – Platform 3
- 13034 Katihar – Howrah Express – Platform 3
- 12508 Silchar – Thiruvananthapuram Central Aronai Express – Platform 3
- 15734 Bhatinda – Balurghat Farka Express – Platform 3
- 15962 Dibrugarh – Howrah Kamrup Express – Platform 3
- 13064 Balurghat – Howrah Express – Platform 3
- 13465 Howrah – Malda Town Intercity Express – Platform 7
- 13011 Howrah – Malda Town Intercity Express – Platform 7
Complete List of Affected Trains on January 17
The platform revisions continue for a second day on January 17. Here is the full list for that date:
- 15722 New Jalpaiguri – Digha Paharia Express – Platform 5
- 13153 Sealdah – Malda Town Gour Express – Platform 5
- 20507 Sairang – Anand Vihar Terminal Rajdhani Express – Platform 5
- 13150 Alipur Duar – Sealdah Kanchan Kanya Express – Platform 5
- 15658 Kamakhya – Old Delhi Brahmaputra Mail – Platform 3
- 12042 New Jalpaiguri – Howrah Shatabdi Express – Platform 3
- 13012 Malda Town – Howrah Intercity Express – Platform 7
- 13466 Malda Town – Howrah Intercity Express – Platform 7
- 63401 Sahibganj – Malda Town MEMU Passenger – Platform 7
- 12343 Sealdah – Haldibari Darjeeling Mail – Platform 4
- 13159 Kolkata – Jogbani Express – Platform 4
- 13409 Malda Town – Kiul Intercity Express – Platform 6
- 55421 Malda Town – Balurghat Passenger – Platform 6
- 13174 Sabroom – Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express – Platform 6
- 13425 Malda Town – Surat Express – Platform 6
Passengers traveling on these dates are advised to check their platform assignments carefully. The changes are designed to prevent operational disruptions during this significant railway event. Travelers should arrive at the station with sufficient time to locate their correct departure point.
