Indian railways: Good news for railway passengers. If you frequently travel between Himachal Pradesh and West Bengal, this news may be very important for you. Direct train service has begun between Amb Andaura railway station in Himachal’s Una district and Kolkata, West Bengal. The Gurmukhi Superfast Express (train number 12325/12326) will operate on this route. Hamirpur MP Anurag Thakur flagged off the train. Let’s learn about the train’s timings, route, and other important details…
What is the train timing?
According to railway officials, the Gurmukhi Superfast Express will depart from Amb Andaura every Saturday at 6:10 am and reach Kolkata in approximately 31 hours and 50 minutes. On its return journey, the train will depart from Kolkata every Thursday at 7:40 am and arrive in Amb Andaura on Friday at 4:55 pm. on the occasion, MP Anurag Thakur said this is a historic gift from the central government to Himachal Pradesh. He said that Una is the only district in the state which is fully connected with the broad gauge rail network and in the last few years, due to the efforts of the Central Government, many important trains have been extended till here, which has provided a lot of convenience to the people of the state and the devotees visiting various religious places.
The train will stop at these stations
The Gurmukhi Superfast Express train will pass through major stations like Asansol, Patna Junction, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Varanasi, Lucknow, Bareilly, Moradabad and Saharanpur.
Who will get benefit?
This new railway service will offer residents of Una, Hamirpur, and Kangra, as well as nearby regions in Himachal Pradesh, a more efficient and convenient travel option to Eastern India. It is anticipated to enhance activities related to religion, education, commerce, and tourism. So, if you’re considering a trip along this route, this superfast train might be an excellent choice for you.
Trains may also operate to Ambala and Chandigarh
Anurag Thakur mentioned that in the future, there will be efforts to run multiple trains from Una to Ambala and Chandigarh. He emphasized that the central government is consistently working to improve and modernize rail services in the state. The introduction of these trains will significantly simplify and enhance travel for the public.
देवभूमि में उम्मीदों की रेल 🚆
गुरुमुखी एक्सप्रेस 🚂
अंब अन्दौरा ➡️ कोलकाता
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— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) June 6, 2026
