Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Indian Railways Renames Kalka Mail as Netaji Express
Indian Railways changed the name of the Kalka Mail train to Netaji Express in 2021.
This train has been running for a very long time, since the 19th century, and goes from Howrah in West Bengal to Kalka in Haryana, passing through Delhi.
The name change was done to honor Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a important leader in India's fight for independence.
The train is one of the oldest and most popular services of Indian Railways.
Indian Railways renamed the Kalka Mail to Netaji Express on January 20, 2021.
The train operates between Howrah in West Bengal and Kalka in Haryana via Delhi.
The renaming commemorates the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
The Kalka Mail is one of the oldest and most popular services of Indian Railways.
The train started in the 19th century and has a historical significance linked to India's freedom struggle.
- Who
- Indian Railways
- What
- Renaming of Kalka Mail to Netaji Express
- When
- January 20, 2021
- Where
- Route between Howrah and Kalka via Delhi
- Why
- To commemorate the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
- Original Name
- Kalka Mail
- New Name
- Netaji Express
- Route
- Howrah to Kalka via Delhi
- Renaming Date
- January 20, 2021
- Significance
- Commemorates Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary
- Start Date
- 19th Century
- Operating Body
- Indian Railways
- Historical Significance
- Linked to India's freedom struggle