Howrah–Gwalior Chambal Express
{{short description|Passenger train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Howrah–Gwalior Chambal Express
| image =
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| type = Express
| locale =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1987|11|04}}
| last =
| operator = North Central Railways
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH)
| stops = 29
| end = {{stnlnk|Gwalior}} (GWL)
| distance = {{convert|1288|km|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 23 hours 10 minutes
| frequency = Bi-weekly
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = E-catering
| observation = Rake sharing with 12177/12178 Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express
| entertainment =
| baggage = Above the head
| otherfacilities =
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 12175 / 12176
| speed = {{cvt|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average with halts
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The 12175 / 12176 Howrah–Gwalior Chambal Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting {{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}} in West Bengal and {{stnlnk|Gwalior Junction}} of Madhya Pradesh. It is currently being operated with 12175/12176 train numbers three days a week.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Onboard-housekeeping-service-in-trains-to-improve-cleanliness/articleshow/48740642.cms Onboard housekeeping service in trains to improve cleanliness]{{Cite web |url=http://irctcnews.in/22nd-january-2015-reschedulelate-runningdelayed-train-list/ |title=22 January 2015 Reschedule/Late running/Delayed Train list |access-date=27 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216022557/http://irctcnews.in/22nd-january-2015-reschedulelate-runningdelayed-train-list/ |archive-date=16 February 2016 |url-status=dead }}
Service
The 12175 Howrah–Gwalior Chambal Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1288 km in 23 hrs 30 mins. 12176 Gwalior-Howrah Chambal Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1288 km in 23 hrs 30 mins.
Route & halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Howrah}}
- {{stnlnk|Bardhaman}}
- {{stnlnk|Durgapur}}
- {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Dhanbad Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Gomoh}}
- {{stnlnk|Parasnath}}
- {{stnlnk|Koderma Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Gaya Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Dehri-on-Sone}}
- {{stnlnk|Sasaram Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Bhabua Road}}
- {{stnlnk|Mughalsarai Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Chunar||Chunar Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Mirzapur}}
- {{stnlnk|Vindhyachal}}
- {{stnlnk|Cheoki Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Manikpur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Banda}}
- {{stnlnk|Mahoba Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Kulpahar}}
- {{stnlnk|Harpalpur}}
- {{stnlnk|Jhansi Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Datia}}
- {{stnlnk|Dabra}}
- {{stnlnk|Gwalior}}
Coach composition
The train has got LHB rakes from 12 January 2019 with max speed of 120 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches:
- 2 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 10 sleeper coaches
- 4 general
- 1 second-class luggage/parcel van
- 1 PC
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 12177/12178 Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express.
See also
Notes
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/256 12175 Chambal Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/258 12176 Chambal Express] India Rail Info
- {{Official website|http://www.indianrail.gov.in/|Indian Railways}}
References
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{{Railways in Northern India}}
{{Railways in Eastern India}}
Category:Rail transport in Howrah
Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh
Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand
Category:Rail transport in Bihar
Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh
Category:Railway services introduced in 1988
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Named passenger trains of India
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