Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express Explained

Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express
Type:Express
Operator:North Central Railways
Start: (HWH)
Stops:32
End: (MTJ)
Distance:1460km (910miles)
Journeytime:26 hours 55 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 12175/12176 Howrah–Gwalior Chambal Express
Baggage:Below the seats
Trainnumber:12177 / 12178
Speed: average with halts.

The 12177 / 12178 Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express is a Express train of the Indian Railways connecting in West Bengal and of Uttar Pradesh. It is currently being operated with 12175/12176 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2]

Service

The 12177/Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1460 km in 26 hrs 55 mins. 12178/Mathura–Howrah Chambal Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1294 km in 26 hrs 20 mins.

Route & halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 20 coaches:

Traction

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

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12175/12176 Howrah–Gwalior Chambal Express.

See also

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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. http://www.nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2003&id=0,4,268 Temporary augmentation of trains