title: Sealdah–Ballia Express
text: # Sealdah–Ballia Express
  
  Sealdah–Ballia Express (13105/13106) is a normal Express-type train of Indian Railways linking the city of Kolkata with Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh.
  
  ## Stopage
  
  This is a long-distance running express and covers its journey within a day. This train covers 669 kilometers at a speed of 40 km/h and through its journey it passes through important stations like:
  
  * Sealdah
  * Naihati
  * Bandel
  * Burdwan
  * Durgapur
  * Asansol
  * Jhajha
  * Gidhaur
  * Jamui
  * Kiul
  * Barauni
  * Hajipur
  * Sonpur
  * Chhapra
  * Suraimanpur
  * Sahatwar
  * Ballia etc.
  
  ## Facility
  
  This train features a 2AC, a 3AC, a HA-1 AC, Sleeper Class and general sitting type of coaches. All the classes except general class require prior reservation. Tatkal scheme is available in this train, whereas pantry car facility is unavailable. This train is very popular among travelers; as a result of this people have to book their tickets at least four months in advance and even in some cases the Tatkal tickets are unavailable due to their high demand. This is one of the most important train in this route after Purvanchal Express via Mau.
  
  ## Traction
  
  It is now hauled by Electric Loco Shed, Howrah based WAP 4 throughout the entire journey.
  
  