Howrah–Gwalior Chambal Express Explained

Howrah–Gwalior Chambal Express
Type:Express
Operator:North Central Railways
Start: (HWH)
Stops:29
End: (GWL)
Distance:1288km (800miles)
Journeytime:23 hours 10 minutes
Frequency:Bi-weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:E-catering
Observation:Rake sharing with 12177/12178 Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express
Baggage:Above the head
Trainnumber:12175 / 12176
Speed: average with halts

The 12175 / 12176 Howrah–Gwalior Chambal Express is a Express train of the Indian Railways connecting in West Bengal and of Madhya Pradesh. It is currently being operated with 12175/12176 train numbers three days a week.[1] [2]

Service

The 12175 Howrah-Gwalior Chambal Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1288 km in 23 hrs 30 mins. 12176 Gwalior-Howrah Chambal Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1288 km in 23 hrs 30 mins.

Route & halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has got LHB rakes from 12 January 2019 with max speed of 120 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12177/12178 Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Onboard-housekeeping-service-in-trains-to-improve-cleanliness/articleshow/48740642.cms Onboard housekeeping service in trains to improve cleanliness
  2. Web site: 22 January 2015 Reschedule/Late running/Delayed Train list . 27 June 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160216022557/http://irctcnews.in/22nd-january-2015-reschedulelate-runningdelayed-train-list/ . 16 February 2016 . dead .