Shakthipunj Express (also spelt Shaktipunj Express) runs between
Howrah Railway Station in
West Bengal and
Jabalpur Railway Station in
Madhya Pradesh. (The word ‘shakthipunj’ means ‘source of energy,’ a reference to the coalfields in the region.) The train touches the towns of
Katni,
Beohari,
Bokaro,
Dhanbad,
Asansol,
Raniganj, Durgapur and
Bardhaman. It operates daily and covers a distance of 1,154 km. Second A/C and sleeper class coaches are available.
Train number 1447:
Howrah to
Jabalpur, leaves Howrah at 14:30 hrs.
Train number 1448: Jabalpur to Howrah, leaves Jabalpur at 23:40 hrs.
Base fare:
Class IIA – Rs 1583.00
Class SL – Rs 369.00
