Delhi−Ambala Cantonment Intercity Express
The 14521 / 22 Delhi Junction - Ambala Cantonment Junction Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Northern Railway zone that runs between Delhi Junction and Ambala Cantonment Junction in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 15 September 2013 |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Delhi Junction |
| Stops | 11 |
| End | Ambala Cantonment Junction |
| Distance travelled | 262 km (163 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 14521 / 14262 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair car, general unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 44 km/h (27 mph) |
It operates as train number 14521 from Delhi Junction to Ambala Cantonment Junction and as train number 14262 in the reverse direction serving the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi.[1]
Coaches
The 14521 / 22 Delhi Junction - Ambala Cantonment Junction Intercity Express has one AC Chair Car, ten general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]
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 14521 Delhi Junction - Ambala Cantonment Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 262 km (163 mi) in 6 hours 00 mins (44 km/hr) & in 6 hours 00 mins as the 14262 Ambala Cantonment Junction - Delhi Junction Intercity Express (44 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is less than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 14521 / 22 Delhi Junction - Ambala Cantonment Junction Intercity Express runs from Delhi Junction via Ghaziabad Junction, Meerut City, Saharanpur Junction to Ambala Cantonment Junction.
Traction
As the route is going to be electrified, a Ghaziabad based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
External links
- 14521 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 14522 Intercity Express at India Rail Info