Himachal Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Himachal Express
| image =
| caption =
| type = Express
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2005|07|04}}
| last =
| operator = Northern Railway
| start = Old Delhi Junction (DLI)
| stops = 23
| end = Daulatpur Chowk (DLPC)
| distance = {{convert|414|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 8 hours 45 minutes
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Not available
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = No
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = ICF coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1,676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 14053 / 14054
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,
{{convert|47|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map =
| map_state =
}}
The 14053 / 14054 Himachal Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Northern Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Delhi Junction}} & Daulatpur Chowk in Una, Himachal Pradesh, India.
It operates as train number 14053 from Delhi to Daulatpur Chowk and as train number 14054 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Himachal Pradesh & Delhi.
It is named after the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh [http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-name.html] & like most trains such as Kerala Express, Tamil Nadu Express, Telangana Express which are named after the states they serve, it connects the state to the National Capital.
Coaches
The 14053 / 54 Himachal Express has 1 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 5 Sleeper class, 6 Unreserved/General & 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake Coaches. It does not carry a pantry car [http://www.yourepeat.com/watch/?v=MR4I7pB99iE].
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 14553 Delhi–Daulatpur Chowk Himachal Express covers the distance of {{convert|414|km|0|abbr=on}} in 8 hours 45 mins averaging {{convert|47|km/h|0|abbr=on}} & in 7 hours 55 mins as 14554 Daulatpur Chowk–Delhi Himachal Express averaging {{convert|52|km/h|0|abbr=on}}.
As the average speed of the train is below {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
Traction
As the entire route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
Operation
14053 Delhi–Daulatpur Chowk Himachal Express runs from Delhi on a daily basis at 22:50 hours reaching Daulatpur Chowk the next day at 07:35 hours.
14054 Daulatpur Chowk–Delhi Himachal Express runs from Daulatpur Chowk on a daily basis at 21:05 hours reaching
Delhi the next day at 05:00 hours.
Rake sharing
14553 / 14554 Himachal Express shares its rake with 14087 / 14088 Runicha Express.
References
{{reflist}}
- {{cite web|url=http://hillpost.in/2012/03/railway-ministry-has-neglected-himachal-again-dhumal/42275/|title=Railway ministry has neglected Himachal again – Dhumal {{pipe}} Hill Post|publisher=hillpost.in|accessdate=2014-08-30|date=2012-03-14}}
- {{cite web|url=https://vidrepeat.com/?v=tDWnOK9hFgE|title=Himachal Express/Bareilly Express - departing from Chandausi junction – VidRepeat|publisher=vidrepeat.com|accessdate=2021-08-29}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2265&id=0,4,268|title=Northern Railways / Indian Railways Portal|publisher=nr.indianrailways.gov.in|accessdate=2014-08-30}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-name.html|title=[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Train Names|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-08-30}}
External links
- {{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |accessdate=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate=8 April 2014 |df=dmy-all }}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
- https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/himachal-express-to-run-between-delhi-daulatpur-chowk/714431.html
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