Tatanagar–Chhapra Express
The Tatanagar - Chhapra Express is an express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Tatanagar Junction and Chhapra Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 18181/18182 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | South Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Tatanagar Junction (TATA) |
| Stops | 35 |
| End | Chhapra Junction (CPR) |
| Distance travelled | 629 km (391 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 18181/18182 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| 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 | 35 km/h (22 mph), including halts |
Service
The 18181/Tatanagar - Chhapra Express has an average speed of 34 km/hr and covers 629 km in 18h 45m. The 18182/Chhapra - Tatanagar Express has an average speed of 35 km/hr and covers 629 km in 18h.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 23 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper Coaches
- 8 General Unreserved
- 4 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Tatanagar Loco Shed based WAG-5 or WAM-4 electric locomotive from Tatanagar to Asansol. From Asansol trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed based WAP-4 or Asansol Loco Shed based WAM-4 electric locomotive uptil Chhapra and vice versa.
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 18191/18192 Utsarg Express.
Notes
- Runs seven days in a week for every direction.