Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express

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| type = Express

| locale =

| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1996|03|07}}

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| operator = North Central Railways

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH)

| stops = 32

| end = {{stnlnk|Mathura}} (MTJ)

| distance = {{convert|1460|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 26 hours 55 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 12175/12176 Howrah–Gwalior Chambal Express

| entertainment =

| baggage = Below the seats

| otherfacilities =

| stock = LHB coach

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}

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| trainnumber = 12177 / 12178

| speed = {{cvt|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average with halts.

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The 12177 / 12178 Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting {{stnlnk|Howrah}} in West Bengal and {{stnlnk|Mathura Junction}} of Uttar Pradesh. It is currently being operated with 12175/12176 train numbers on a weekly basis.[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][http://www.nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2003&id=0,4,268 Temporary augmentation of trains]

Service

The 12177/Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1460 km in 26 hrs 55 mins. 12178/Mathura–Howrah Chambal Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1294 km in 26 hrs 20 mins.

Route & halts

The important halts of the train are:

{{stnlnk|Howrah}}
{{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}}
{{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}}
{{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 Junction}}
{{stnlnk|Morena}}
{{stnlnk|Agra Cantonment}}
{{stnlnk|Mathura Junction}}

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 20 coaches:

1 AC II Tier
2 AC III Tier
10 sleeper coaches
5 general
2 second-class luggage/parcel vans

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Notes

External links

[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/259 12177/Howrah - Mathura Chambal Express] India Rail Info
[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/chambal-superfast-express-12178/260/249/1 12178/Mathura - Howrah Chambal Express] India Rail Info
{{Official website|http://www.indianrail.gov.in/|Indian Railways}}