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Kalka Mail

Kalka Mail
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Kalka Mail train
Overview
Service type Super fast Mail train
Locale West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab and Haryana
First service 1866 as the "East Indian Railway Mail".
Current operator(s) Eastern Railways
Route
Start Howrah
End Kalka
Distance travelled 1,713 kilometres (1,064 mi)
Service frequency Daily
On-board services
Class(es) Sleeper, General, First A/C, 3Tier A/C, 2Tier A/C
Seating arrangements Yes
Sleeping arrangements Yes
Catering facilities Pantry Car and Catering available
Observation facilities Large Windows
Baggage facilities yes
Technical
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed

115 km/h (71 mph) maximum

57 km/h (35 mph) (average with halts)