Indore–Chandigarh Express
The 19307/19308 Indore - Chandigarh Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways - Western Railway zone that runs between Indore Junction & Chandigarh Junction in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 4 February 2014 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Indore Junction (INDB) |
| Stops | 18 |
| End | Chandigarh Junction (CDG) |
| Distance travelled | 1,119 km (695 mi) |
| Average journey time | 25 hours 15 minutes |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 19307/19308 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | E-Catering |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railway coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum 47.96 km/h (30 mph) including halts |
It operates as train number 19307 from Indore Junction to Chandigarh Junction and as train number 19308 in the reverse direction serving the states of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi & the Union territory of Chandigarh.
Coaches
The 19307 / 08 Indore - Chandigarh Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 11 Sleeper Class, 4 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car coach.
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 19307 Indore - Chandigarh Express covers the distance of 1119 kilometres in 25 hours 15 mins (45.34 km/hr) & in 22 hours 20 mins as 19308 Chandigarh - Indore Express (50.90 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 19307 / 08 Indore - Chandigarh Express runs from Indore Junction via Ujjain Junction, Gwalior, Agra Cantt, Mathura Junction, New Delhi, Ambala Cant Junction to Chandigarh Junction.
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19307 | INDB | Indore Junction | 05:30 AM | Thu | Chandigarh Junction | 06:45 AM | Fri |
| 19308 | CDG | Chandigarh Junction | 19:15 PM | Fri | Indore Junction | 17:35 PM | Sat |
Traction
Despite nearly 58% of the route being electrified, a Ratlam based WDM 3A hauls the train for its entire journey.
References
- http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1808&id=0,4,268
- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/Thumbs-down-to-Indore-Chandigarh-weekly-train/articleshow/29830698.cms
- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Indore-City-Express-to-run-from-February-7/articleshow/29626430.cms
- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/Mixed-response-to-Indore-Chandigarh-Express/articleshow/30219485.cms
- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/9-new-trains-gear-up-to-chug-off/articleshow/20838804.cms
- https://web.archive.org/web/20140209052937/http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/chandigarh/chandigarh-indore-to-chug-off-tomorrow/article1-1181270.aspx
External links
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 25 November 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". irfca.org. Retrieved 5 April 2014.