Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the service at Malda Town, presented as a new overnight link between Bengal and Assam.
- The train has 16 fully air‑conditioned coaches — 11 Third AC, 4 Second AC and 1 First AC — for a reported total capacity of 823 passengers.
- The roughly 958 km journey is targeted at about 14 hours, with a design top speed of 180 km/h and expected commercial speeds near 130 km/h.
- Safety and comfort features reported include the KAVACH automatic train protection system, CCTV, emergency talk‑back units, automatic sliding doors, bio‑vacuum toilets and UVC‑based air disinfection.
- Media reports list estimated fares of about ₹2,299 (3A), ₹2,970 (2A) and ₹3,640 (1A) and suggest confirmed‑ticket‑only bookings, with the inaugural run operated as a special and regular services to begin soon.