Sutlej Express
The Sutlej Express is an express train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between Firozpur Cantonment and Chandigarh Junction in India. Earlier, it was used to run between Firozpur Cantonment and Ludhiana Junction, Later it was extended up to Chandigarh Junction. It is currently being operated with 14629/14630 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Ludhiana Junction (LDH) |
| Stops | 10 |
| End | Firozpur Cantonment (FZR) |
| Distance travelled | 124 km (77 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 14629/14630 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | ICF Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph), including halts |
Service
The 14629/Sutlej Express has average speed of 48 km/hr and covers 230 km in 5 h 40 m. The 14630/Sutlej Express has average speed of 49 km/hr and covers 230 km in 5 h 05 m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
SAS Nagar Mohali
New Morinda Junction
- Ludhiana Junction
- Modelgram
- Mullanpur
- Jagraon
- Nanaksar
- Ajitwal
- Moga
- Talwandi
- Firozpur Cantonment
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 km/h. The train consist of 16 coaches:
- 14 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
The Route is partially electrified yet so both trains are hauled by a Ludhiana Loco Shed based WDM 3A diesel locomotive from Firozpur to Ludhiana and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 14601/14602 Firozpur Cantonment - Shri Ganganagar Express and 54641/54642 Delhi - Firozpur Passenger.
Rake Reversal
Train reverses its direction at Ludhiana junction in vice versa.
See also
- Firozpur Cantonment railway station
- Ludhiana Junction railway station
- Firozpur Cantonment - Shri Ganganagar Express
- Delhi - Firozpur Passenger
- Chandigarh - Firozpur Cantonment Express
Notes
- Runs seven days in a week for every direction.