Shatabdi express is a premium category full air-conditioned train that connects important cities of India. These are the fastest trains in India which can run at over 150 kmph. These trains runs for short distances only and are not for overnight journeys. Shatabdi trains have only seating arrangements. They are equipped with safer LHB coaches. The first Shatabdi Express train was introduced in 1988 to commemorate the birth centenary of Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. These train offers catering facilities and the food fare is included in ticket cost. Shatabdi trains have classes Chair Car (CC) and Executive Class(EC). These are best alternative to bus journeys. 1 shatabdi train runs from Kolkata to Malda Town - SHATABDI EXP (12041).

Kolkata to Malda Town SHATABDI EXP (12041) departs from Howrah Jn station (HWH) at 14:25 and arrives Malda Town station (MLDT) at 19:15. Kolkata to Malda Town shatabdi fare is Rs.1465 in Executive Class and Rs.760 in Chair Car for this train which includes meal charges also.

The concept of Garib Rath started with the vision to provide air conditioned berths at a comparatively low price for the people who could not afford to travel in AC coaches. Garib-rath phrase translates to poor man's chariot in English. The fare in this train is almost two-thirds of regular third ac fare. Usually Garib Rath have Third AC (3A) class only excepting some 1-2 trains which also have Chair Car (CC) class. The compartments of these train coaches have 9 berths making an extra space for side middle berth which is not there in any other train in India. In case passengers want to have bedrolls they need to pay separately for it. Some garib-raths run as fast as rajdhani, but they have lesser priority for track clearance compared to them. These trains are painted green with a yellow colored strip along the window panes. 2 garib-rath trains run from Kolkata to Malda Town - AGTL GARIB RATH (12501) and GHY GARIB RATH (12517).

Kolkata to Malda Town AGTL GARIB RATH (12501) departs from Kolkata Chitpur station (KOAA) at 21:45 and arrives Malda Town station (MLDT) at 03:50. Kolkata to Malda Town garib-rath fare is Rs.465 in Third AC for this train.

Kolkata to Malda Town GHY GARIB RATH (12517) departs from Kolkata Chitpur station (KOAA) at 21:45 and arrives Malda Town station (MLDT) at 03:50. Kolkata to Malda Town garib-rath fare is Rs.465 in Third AC for this train.

Humsafar trains are long distance superfast trains that traverses overnight journeys. This is a new concept by the Indian Railways. Some Humsafar trains also run for more than 24 hours. Keeping in mind the middle class travellers, Humsafar was launched last year by the Former Railway Minister Mr. Suresh Prabhu. It has only Third AC class coach and have optional meal service. This train follows dynamic pricing meaning fare increases as the seat availability decreases. However, these trains hold lesser priority than Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains. Humsafar trains are equipped with modern day amenities and enhanced safety features. There are CCTV cameras fitted in every coach of Humsafar trains and there are charging points for each berth. One can also see current running speed of train on the LEDs fitted above doors. These trains are characterized by beautiful graffiti paint with vibrant sky blue color on outer surface of coaches. 1 humsafar train runs from Kolkata to Malda Town - Sealdah Jalpaiguri Road Humsafar Express (13115).

Kolkata to Malda Town Sealdah Jalpaiguri Road Humsafar Express (13115) departs from Kolkata Sealdah station (SDAH) at 23:40 and arrives Malda Town station (MLDT) at 06:10. This train has 8 stoppages. Kolkata to Malda Town humsafar fare is Rs.655 in Third AC and Rs.245 in Sleeper for this train.