Kandari Express


The 22897 / 22898 Kandari Express is an superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways South Eastern Railway zone that runs between and in India.
It operates as train number 22897 from Howrah Junction to Digha and as train number 22898 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal.

Coaches

The 22897 / 98 Kandari Express has 1 AC chair car, 6 Chair car, seven general unreserved & two SLR coaches. It carries a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 22897 Howrah Junction–Digha Kandari Express covers the distance of in 3 hours 20 mins and in 3 hours 20 mins as the 22898 Digha–Howrah Junction Kandari Express.
As the average speed of the train is equal to, as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 22897 / 98 Kandari Express runs from Howrah Junction via, Tamluk, Contai, Ramnagar to Digha.

Traction

As the route is electrified, a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-4 / WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.