Chandigarh–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express Explained

Chandigarh–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express
Type:Superfast
Locale:Chandigarh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat & Maharashtra
Operator:Northern Railways
Start: (CDG)
Stops:23
End: (BDTS)
Distance:1605km (997miles)
Journeytime:27h 35m as 22452,
28h 05m as 22451
Frequency:Bi-weekly
Class:First Ac And second Ac mix, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering and Pantry car Available
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:22451 / 22452
Speed:110km/h maximum,
57km/h average including halts

The 22451 / 22452 Chandigarh–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between and in India.[1] [2]

It operates as train number 22452 from Chandigarh Junction to Bandra Terminus and as train number 22451 in the reverse direction.

Coaches

The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

22452 Chandigarh–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express covers the distance of 1605 kilometres in 27 hours 35 mins (58.19 km/h) and in 28 hours 05 mins (57.15 km/h) as 22451 Bandra Terminus–Chandigarh Superfast Express.

As the average speed of the train is above 55km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 22451 / 22452 Chandigarh–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express runs from via,,,,,,,,, to and vice versa.

Schedule

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
22451 BDTS Bandra Terminus 12:15 PM Mon,Thu Chandigarh Junction 16:20 PM Tue,Fri
22452 CDG Chandigarh Junction 05:45 AM Sun,Wed Bandra Terminus 09:20 AM Mon,Thu

Traction

Earlier, the train was hauled end to end by a Ludhiana-based WDM-3A locomotive.

It is now hauled by a Vadodara-based WAP-7 locomotive End to End

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 22451/Bandra Terminus - Chandigarh Bi-weekly Superfast Express. India Rail Info.
  2. Web site: 22452/Chandigarh - Bandra Terminus Bi-weekly Superfast Express. India Rail Info.