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{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{italic title}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Kanchan Kanya Express
| image= কাঞ্চনকন্যা_এক্সপ্রেস.jpg
| caption = Train board of Kanchan Kanya Express in ICF era.
| type = [[Express train|Express]]
| locale = [[West Bengal]], [[Jharkhand]] & [[Bihar]]
| first = April 14, 2000
| last =
| operator = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railways]]
| start = {{stnlnk|Sealdah}} (SDAH)
| end = {{stnlnk|Alipurduar}} (APDJ)
| distance = {{convert|753|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime =
| frequency = Daily
| class =
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering, <br/> E-catering
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities =
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 13149 / 13150
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum.
| map =
| map_state =
}}

The 13149 / 13150 '''Kanchan Kanya Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to the [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railways]]. It runs between {{stnlnk|Sealdah}}, in the city of [[Kolkata]], and {{stnlnk|Alipurduar Junction}} via [[Barddhaman]], [[Rampurhat]], [[Malda Town]], [[Siliguri Junction railway station|Siliguri]] and [[New Mal Junction railway station|New Mal Jn]].

==Coach composition ==
The train runs with 21 [[LHB coach|Linke-Hoffman Busch coaches]], consisting of General (GEN), Sleeper (SL), Third AC Economy (3E) ,{{efn|These coaches use the "M" prefix.}} Third AC (3A), Second AC (2A) and First AC (1A) classes. It has two dedicated rakes. The primary maintenance is executed at {{rws|Sealdah}}.

{{Indian Railways coach composition legend}}

'''Coach position of 13149 (ex. Sealdah)'''

{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders unsortable" style="text-align:center"
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:yellow;" |Loco
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |1
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |2
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |3
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |4
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |5
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |6
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |7
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |8
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |9
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |10
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |11
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |12
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |13
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |14
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue" |15
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |16
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |17
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |18
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |19
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |20
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:yellow;" |21
|-
|[[File:BSicon_LDER.svg|25x25px]]
|SLR
|GEN
|GEN
|S1
|S2
|S3
|S4
|S5
|M1
|M2
|M3
|B1
|B2
|B3
|H1
|A1
|A2
|A3
|GEN
|GEN
|EOG
|}

'''Coach position of 13150 (ex. Alipurduar Junction)'''

{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders unsortable" style="text-align:center"
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:yellow;" |Loco
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |1
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |2
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |3
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |4
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |5
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |6
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |7
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |8
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |9
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |10
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |11
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |12
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |13
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |14
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue" |15
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |16
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |17
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:lightskyblue;" |18
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |19
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:orange;" |20
! rowspan="1" scope="col" style="background:yellow;" |21
|-
|[[File:BSicon_LDER.svg|25x25px]]
|SLR
|GEN
|GEN
|S1
|S2
|S3
|S4
|S5
|M1
|M2
|M3
|B1
|B2
|B3
|H1
|A1
|A2
|A3
|GEN
|GEN
|EOG
|}

Note that the train reverses its direction at {{stnlnk|Siliguri Junction}}. So the coach positions of all stations after Siliguri will be the exact opposite of what is given here. Passengers are advised to check the coach position indicator at the station before boarding. Also, the SLR coach of this train is reserved for ladies.

==Service==
* The 13149 Kanchan Kanya Express leaves {{rws|Sealdah}} at 20:35 hrs everyday and reaches {{rws|Alipurduar Junction}} the next day at 12:35 hrs. It takes 16 hours to reach its desitination with an average speed of {{cvt|47|km/h|mph}}.
* The 13150 Kanchan Kanya Express leaves {{rws|Alipurduar Junction}} at 15:15 hrs everyday and reaches {{rws|Sealdah}} the next day at 08:20 hrs. This return journey is completed in 17 hours 5 minutes with an average speed of {{cvt|44|km/h|mph}}.
* During its journey, this train runs through the picturesque [[Doars|Dooars]] region of [[West Bengal]] between [[Siliguri Junction railway station|Siliguri Junction]] and {{rws|Alipurduar Junction}}.

==Gallery==

[[File:13150 Kanchan Kanya Express - AC 2 tier.jpg|thumb|Kanchan Kanya Express ICF AC 2 tier]]
[[File:13150 Kanchan Kanya Express - AC 3 tier.jpg|thumb|Kanchan Kanya Express ICF AC 3 tier]]
[[File:Kanchan Kanya Express Sleeper Class Coach.jpg|thumb|Kanchan Kanya Express ICF Sleeper class coach]]
[[File:13150 Kanchan Kanya Express - Second Class coach.jpg|thumb|Kanchan Kanya Express ICF Second class coach]]
[[File:Sleeper_class_coach_of_Kanchan_Kanya_Express.jpg|thumb|LHB sleeper class coach of Kanchan Kanya Express]]
[[File:3AC_Economy_coach_of_Kanchan_Kanya_Express.jpg|thumb|Third AC Economy coach of Kanchan Kanya Express.]]
[[File:Kanchan_Kanya_Express_train_board.jpg|thumb|Small train board of Kanchan Kanya Express]]

== Route and halts ==
The stoppages are:-

# '''{{rws|Sealdah}}'''
# {{rws|Bidhannagar Road}}
# {{rws|Dakshineswar}}
# {{rws|Kamarkundu}}
# '''{{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}}'''
# {{rws|Bolpur Shantiniketan}}
# {{rws|Ahmadpur Junction}}
# {{stnlnk|Sainthia Junction}}
# '''{{stnlnk|Rampurhat Junction}}'''
# {{stnlnk|Pakur}}
# {{stnlnk|New Farakka Junction}}
# '''{{stnlnk|Malda Town}}'''
# {{stnlnk|Bhaluka Road}}
# {{rws|Harischandrapur}}
# {{rws|Barsoi Junction}}
# {{rws|Dalkhola}}
# {{stnlnk|Kishanganj}}
# {{rws|Aluabari Road Junction}}
# {{rws|Thakurganj}}
# [[Galgalia]]
# {{rws|Naxalbari}}
# {{rws|Bagdogra}}
# '''{{stnlnk|Siliguri Junction}}''' {{efn|The train reverses direction here}}
# {{stnlnk|New Mal Junction}}
# {{stnlnk|Banarhat}}
# {{stnlnk|Dalgaon}}
# {{stnlnk|Binnaguri}}
# {{stnlnk|Madarihat}}
# {{stnlnk|Hasimara}}
# {{stnlnk|Hamiltonganj}}
# '''{{stnlnk|Alipurduar Junction}}'''.

==Traction==

As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a {{rws|Sealdah}} based [[WAP 7]] electric locomotive from end to end.

==Incidents==
On 5 June 2021 a minor fire broke out in air-conditioned coach of Sealdah-Alipurdiars up Kanchan Kanya Express near [[Siliguri Junction]]. It was later examined and extinguished by officials and the train continued its journey towards [[New Mal Junction railway station|New Malbazar]] and [[Dooars]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/fire-breaks-out-in-air-conditioned-coach-of-kanchankanya-express-near-bagdogra-station/cid/1817846|title=Fire breaks out in air-conditioned coach of Kanchankanya Express near Bagdogra station}}</ref>

==Other trains on the Kolkata–New Jalpaiguri sector==
* 22301/02 [[Howrah–New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express]]
* 12041/42 [[New Jalpaiguri–Howrah Shatabdi Express]]
* 12377/78 [[Padatik Express]]
* 12343/44 [[Darjeeling Mail]]
* 15959/60 [[Kamrup Express]]
* 13175/76 [[Sealdah–Silchar Kanchanjunga Express]]
* 12345/46 [[Saraighat Express]]
* 15722/23 [[Paharia Express]]
* 12517/18 [[Kolkata–Guwahati Garib Rath Express]]
* 12501/02 [[Kolkata - Agartala Garib Rath Express]]
* 13115/16 [[Sealdah - Jalpaiguri Road Humsafar Express]]
* 13141/42 [[Teesta Torsha Express]]
* 13147/58 [[Uttar Banga Express]]
* 12503/04 [[Bangalore Cantonment–Agartala Humsafar Express]]
* 13181/82 [[Kolkata–Silghat Town Kaziranga Express]]
* 22511/12 [[Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Kamakhya Karmabhoomi Express]]
* 15644/45 [[Puri–Kamakhya Weekly Express (via Howrah)]]
* 12364/65 [[Kolkata–Haldibari Intercity Express]]
* 12509/10 [[Guwahati–Bengaluru Cantt. Superfast Express]]
* 12507/08 [[Thiruvananthapuram–Silchar Superfast Express]]
* 12514/15 [[Guwahati–Secunderabad Express]]

== Notes ==
{{notelist}}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

*{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmGv3ppi9t4|title=Unique capture: Kanchan Kanya Express carries the link of Gour Express – YouTube|publisher=youtube.com|accessdate=2014-04-30}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/50628848@N07/8166856125/?rb=1|title=Kanchan Kanya Express | Flickr – Photo Sharing!|publisher=flickr.com|accessdate=2014-04-30|date=2012-07-25}}
*{{cite web|url=http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20110212/1687491.html|title=Kanchan Kanya Exp to run between S'ldah and NJP from tomorrow|publisher=news.webindia123.com|accessdate=2014-04-30|archive-date=2 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502005409/http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20110212/1687491.html|url-status=dead}}
*{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Railway-police-officer-suspended/articleshow/1600710.cms?referral=PM|title=Railway police officer suspended – The Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India |date=15 September 2001 |publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|accessdate=2014-04-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130516/jsp/siliguri/story_16903810.jsp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502003816/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130516/jsp/siliguri/story_16903810.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 May 2014|title=12-hr strike in Dooars after Tigga's death|publisher=telegraphindia.com|accessdate=2014-04-30}}

==External links==
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |accessdate=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131125225205/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate=25 November 2013 }}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|accessdate=2014-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070303131207/http://www.irctc.co.in/|archive-date=3 March 2007|url-status=dead}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}}

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[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2000]]
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[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Alipurduar railway division]]

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