Patliputra–Chandigarh Superfast Express Explained

Patliputra - Chandigarh Superfast Express
Type:Superfast Express
Operator:East Central Railway zone
Start: (PPTA)
Stops:9
End: (CDG)
Distance:1153km (716miles)
Journey Time:21h
Frequency:Twice
Class:AC 1 Tier, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board Catering
E-Catering
Observation:LHB coaches
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:1
Trainnumber:22355/22356
Speed:55km/h, including halts

The Patliputra–Chandigarh Superfast Express is an Superfast Express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Chandigarh Junction and Patliputra Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22355/22356 train numbers on a biweekly basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 22355/Patliputra–Chandigarh Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1153 km in 20hr 50mins. The 22356/Chandigarh - Patliputra Express covers the same distance at an average speed of 55 km/h but in 21hr.

Route and halts

It commences its journey from the Patliputra Junction railway station and travels through the Indian states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Haryana and Punjab to reach Chandigarh.

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches :

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Mughal Sarai Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Patna to Chandigarh and vice versa.

News

The train was selected under the 2nd phase of project Utkrisht by East Central Railway to boost the comfort level for the passengers.[4] But now LHBfied for extreme comfort for the passengers.

See also

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Notes and References

  1. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/ten-trains-cancelled-from-march-30-to-april-5/articleshow/57831082.cms Ten trains cancelled from 30 March to April 5d
  2. http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5864&did=149007419304002DEBCD9368A84BB0CE466CDA0CC0876.web91 CONVERSION OF 13255/13256 PATLIPUTRA-CHANDIGARH- PATLIPUTRA BI-WEEKLY EXPRESS INTO SUPERFAST TRAIN WITH REVISED NUMBER 22355/22356
  3. http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5443&did=1462968295966E19BAD66C900F0758A50067119E9951D.web91 Mega Traffic Block
  4. Web site: Indian Railways Project Utkrisht: Swanky makeover? These trains may soon come in new avatar - Check list - Z Business.