Chhapra–Mathura Superfast Express
{{short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Chhapra–Mathura Superfast Express
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| type = Superfast Express
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| last =
| operator = North Eastern Railway zone
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| start = {{stnlnk|Chhapra Junction }} (CPR)
| stops = 20
| end = {{stnlnk|Mathura Junction}} (MTJ)
| distance = {{convert|881|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 16h 40m
| frequency = Tri-weekly {{efn|Runs three days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering
E-catering
| observation = ICF coach
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 22531/22532
| speed = {{convert|34|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
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The Chhapra–Mathura Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to North Eastern Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Chhapra Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Mathura Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 22531/22532 train numbers on a tri-weekly basis.[Chhapra–Mathura Express Many trains cancelled till February 15 due to bad weather]{{cite web|url=http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/metro/lucknow/development/chapra-mathura-express-will-be-superfast/articleshow/58137426.cms|publisher=navbharattimes.indiatimes.com|title=Chapra-Mathura Express will be superfast – Lucknow News in Hindi, Navbharat Times |accessdate=2017-07-29}}{{cite web|url=http://www.deshbandhu.co.in/news/chapra-mathura-tri-weekly-express-to-be-made-superfast-32481-1|publisher=deshbandhu.co.in|title=छपरा-मथुरा त्रैसाप्ताहिक एक्सप्रेस को सुपरफास्ट बनाये जाने का निर्णय – Chhapra–Mathura tri-weekly express to be superfast |accessdate=2017-07-29}}
Service
The 22531/Chhapra–Mathura Superfast Express has an average speed of 53 km/h and covers 881 km in 16h 40m. The 22532/Mathura–Chhapra Superfast Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 881 km in 17h 40m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Chhapra Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Siwan Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Deoria Sadar}}
- {{stnlnk|Gorakhpur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Basti}}
- Babhnan
- {{stnlnk|Gonda Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Barabanki Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Lucknow Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}}
- {{stnlnk|Kanpur Anwarganj}}
- {{stnlnk|Kannauj}}
- {{stnlnk|Farrukhabad Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Kasganj Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Hathras City}}
- {{stnlnk|Mathura Junction}}
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 17 coaches:
- 2 AC III Tier
- 7 Sleeper coaches
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Currently this train is being hauled with Gonda-based WAP-4 locomotive from Chhapra Junction till Mathura and vice versa.
See also
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/7939 15107/Chhapra–Mathura Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/7940 15108/Mathura–Chhapra Express] India Rail Info
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