Chambal Express

Chambal Express (चंबल एक्सप्रेस) is a superfast train of the Indian Railways connecting Howrah Junction in West Bengal and Gwalior Junction of Madhya Pradesh. It is currently being operated with 12175/12176 train numbers three days a week.[1][2]

Chambal Express चंबल एक्सप्रेस
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service04 November 1987
Current operator(s)North Central Railways
Route
StartHowrah Junction (HWH)
Stops29
EndGwalior Junction (GWL)
Distance travelled1,288 km (800 mi)
Average journey time23 hours 10 minutes
Service frequencyBi-weekly
Train number(s)12175/12176
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-Catering
Observation facilitiesRake Sharing with 12177/78 Howrah - Mathura Chambal Express
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesAbove the head
Technical
Rolling stockLHB rakes
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph)
Route map

Service

The 12175/Chambal Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 1288 km in 23 hrs 30 mins. 12176/Chambal Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 1288 km in 23 hrs 30 mins.

Route & Halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has got LHB rakes from 12 January 2019 with max speed of 120 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 10 sleeper coaches
  • 5 general
  • 2 second-class luggage/parcel van

Traction

Both trains are hauls by a Howrah based WAP 7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12177/12178 Howrah - Mathura Chambal Express.

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