Delhi Sarai Rohilla–MCTM Udhampur AC Superfast Express explained

Delhi Sarai Rohilla–MCTM Udhampur AC Superfast Express
Type:AC Superfast Express
Operator:Northern Railway
Start:Delhi Sarai Rohilla (DEE)
Stops:6
End:MCTM Udhampur (MCTM)
Distance:630km (390miles)
Journeytime:10 hours 10 minutes
Frequency:Tri-weeekly.
Class:AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering,
E-catering
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:No
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:22401 / 22402
Speed:130km/h maximum,
62km/h average including halts

The 22401 / 22402 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–MCTM Udhampur AC Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian RailwaysNorthern Railway zone that runs between Delhi Sarai Rohilla and in India.

It operates as train number 22401 from Delhi Sarai Rohilla to MCTM Udhampur and as train number 22402 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.

Coaches

The 22401 / 02 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Udhampur AC Express has a total of 19 coaches, which include 1 AC 1st Class, 5 AC 2 tier, 11 AC 3 tier & 2 End-on generator coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.

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

Service

The 22401 Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Udhampur AC Express covers the distance of 631km (392miles) in 10 hours 35 mins (59.62 km/h) and in 10 hours 25 mins as 22402 Udhampur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Express (60.58 km/h).

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

Routeing

The 22401 / 02 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Udhampur AC Express runs from Delhi Sarai Rohilla via, Ambala Cantt Junction,,,, to Udhampur.

Traction

Upon introduction due to partial electrification of the route, the train was hauled end to end by a Tughlakabad-based WDM-3A / WDP-4.

As the route is electrified, it is hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Operation

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