The 13027 / 13028 Howrah–Azimganj Junction Kavi Guru Express has 3 Second Class Chair Car, 7 Sleeper class, 7 General Unreserved and 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
The 13027 Howrah–Azimganj Junction Kavi Guru Express covers the distance of 278 km (173 mi) in 5 hours 40 mins (49.06 km/h) and in 6 hours 05 mins as 13028 Azimganj Junction–Howrah Kavi Guru Express (45.70 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
As sections of the route are electrified, a Howrah-based WAP-7 / WAP-5 / WAP-4 locomotive hauls the train for its entire journey.