Sealdah-Lalgola Passenger Train
ER TO RUN TWO PAIRS OF PASSENGER TRAINS IN SEALDAH- LALGOLA SECTION
For the convenience of the Passengers, the services of Train No. 53181 / 53178 and Train No. 53175 / 53172 will be started in Sealdah-Lalgola Section.
Train No. 53181 Sealdah-Lalgola Passenger will leave Sealdah at 23:30 hrs w.e.f. 29.12.2025 to reach Lalgola at 05:00 hrs on the next day and Train No. 53178 Lalgola-Sealdah Passenger will leave Lalgola at 09:10 hrs w.e.f 30.12.2025 to reach Sealdah at 15:10 hrs on the same day.
Train No. 53175 Sealdah-Lalgola Passenger will leave Sealdah at 12:40 hrs w.e.f. 31.12.2025 to reach Lalgola at 18:25 hrs on the same day and Train No. 53172 Lalgola- Sealdah Passenger will leave Lalgola at 22:05 hrs w.e.f. 31.12.2025 to reach Sealdah at 04:30 hrs on the next day.
Timings and stoppages of these trains will be as per schedule which were followed prior to 23.03.2025.
Here’s the latest verified information on the Sealdah–Lalgola passenger train services, covering fast passenger, regular passengers, MEMU, and the Bhagirathi Express:
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🚆 Sealdah ↔ Lalgola — Train Options Summary
1. 53177 Sealdah–Lalgola Fast Passenger
- Type: Unreserved Fast Passenger Special (light fare, stops at ~28 stations)
- Departure: 16:40 from Sealdah
- Arrival: 21:55 at Lalgola
- Duration: ~5h 15m over 228 km
- Frequency: Daily
2. 53175 Sealdah–Lalgola Passenger
- Type: Standard Passenger Service (around 35 stops)
- Departure: 12:40 from Sealdah
- Arrival: 18:10 at Lalgola
- Duration: ~5h 30m; covers 227 km
- Classes: Sleeper & unreserved Second Sitting
- Frequency: Daily
3. Bhagirathi Express (13103 / 13104)
- Type: Reserved Express train
- Departure: 18:20 from Sealdah → arrival ~22:50 at Lalgola
- Return: 05:40 from Lalgola, reaching Sealdah ~10:10
- Duration: ~4h 20m — the fastest option on this corridor
- Classes: AC Chair Car, Second Seating, General Unreserved
- Frequency: Daily
4. MEMU Services (63103 / 63105 / 63107, etc.)
- Type: EMU/MEMU suburban services, all‑stops local trains
- Examples:
- 63103: Departs Sealdah at 19:20, reaches Lalgola by ~00:02 (duration ~4h 42m)
- 63105 / 63107: Depart at ~20:20 and ~10:28 (arrive ~01:05 and ~15:15 respectively)
- Frequency: Varies; most operate daily
- **Ideal for local short-distance travel
📋 Quick Comparison Table
| Train No. | Type | Departs SDAH | Arrives LGL | Duration | Major Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53177 | Fast Passenger Special | 16:40 | 21:55 | ~5h 15m | Unreserved, fewer stops (~28) |
| 53175 | Standard Passenger | 12:40 | 18:10 | ~5h 30m | More halts (~35), sleeper available |
| 13103 (Bhagirathi) | Express (reserved) | 18:20 | 22:50 | ~4h 20m | Fastest daily, AC available |
| 63103 / 63105 / 63107 | MEMU | 19:20 / 20:20 / 10:28 | Varies | ~4h‑5h | Local commuter train, many stops |
🧭 Travel Insights
- Looking for speed and reserved seating? → Bhagirathi Express (13103) is your best bet (~4h 20m, AC and 2S available).
- Budget-friendly, frequent unreserved travel? → 53177 Fast Passenger is reliable and reasonably quick.
- Need sleeper class or more frequent intermediate stops? → Choose 53175 Passenger, which also includes Sleeper coaches.
- Local commuting option? → MEMUs like 63103 / 63105 / 63107 are ideal, but not suitable for end-to-end travel if timing doesn’t match.
⚠️ User Insights
Some travelers have noted cleanliness issues in MEMU rakes, especially on the Sealdah–Krishnanagar / Lalgola section—even reporting uncomfortable conditions on board. These are based on Reddit posts describing poor maintenance in local trains.
✅ TL;DR
- The Bhagirathi Express (13103/04) is the fastest and best choice for seat booking and comfort.
- Fast Passenger (53177) and Passenger (53175) cater to unreserved travelers.
- MEMU trains offer local connectivity but can be crowded and less maintained.
- All services operate daily on the Sealdah–Lalgola route.
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