Kalka–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express Explained

Kalka–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express
Type:Express
Operator:Northern Railways
Start: (KLK)
Stops:8
End: (SVDK)
Distance:479km (298miles)
Journeytime:9h 35m
Frequency:Bi-Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering
Observation:Rake sharing with 22455/22456 Sainagar Shirdi–Kalka Express
Baggage:No
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:ICF coach
Trainnumber:14503 / 14504
Speed:50km/h average including halts

The 14503 / 14504 Kalka–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express is an Express train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 14503/14504 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Service

The 14503/Kalka–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 479 km in 9h 35m. The 14504/Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–Kalka Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 479 km in 10h 30m.

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 16 coaches :

Route & Halts

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed based WAP-7 Electric locomotive from Kalka to Katra and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train sharing its rake with 22455/22456 Sainagar Shirdi–Kalka Express.

See also

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=4683&did=1437551644918464AE24E703CECDD94D279EC841FBA3F.web91 NORTHERN RAILWAY SUCCESSFULLY RUNNING THE TRAINS TO/FROM HOLI SHRINE SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA
  2. http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/biweekly-train-kalka-katra-train-all-set-to-start-plying-from-june-2/ "Biweekly Train: Kalka-Katra train all set to start plying from June 2"
  3. http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/community/kalka-katra-train-to-ply-from-today/87230.html Kalka-Katra train to ply from today
  4. http://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/kalka-katra-train-put-on-hold-due-to-j-k-elections/story-AdQCXrlrihNUL1Vnr44gPI.html Kalka-Katra train put on hold due to J-K elections