Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Kolkata-Sairang Express Exceeds 140% Occupancy
A new train called the Kolkata-Sairang Express is very popular!
It started running in September and is already super busy.
The train goes between Kolkata and Sairang in Mizoram.
The train is so full that it has over 140% occupancy.
It runs three times a week.
It makes many stops along the way and covers a long distance.
The Kolkata-Sairang Express launched on September 13th.
The train began its commercial run on September 18th.
The train runs three times a week.
The train covers a distance of 1,530 km.
The Kolkata-Sairang Express has over 140% occupancy.
- Who
- Eastern Railway (ER)
- What
- Kolkata-Sairang Express exceeding 140% occupancy
- When
- Since September 18th
- Where
- Between Kolkata and Sairang, Mizoram
- Why
- Increased demand for train services.
- Train Number
- 13125/13126
- Route Distance
- 1,530 km
- Travel Time
- 31:15 hrs
- Launch Date
- September 13
- Commercial Run Start
- September 18
- Frequency
- Thrice a week (Tues, Wed, Sat)
- Occupancy (Kolkata-Sairang)
- 144.8%
Sources
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