Unchahar Express
{{Short description|Express train between Chandigarh and Allahabad}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Unchahar Express
| image =
| first service =
| caption =
| type = Express
| locale = Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana
| last = chandigarh
| operator = Northern Railways
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Sangam}} (PYGS)
| stops = 42
| end = {{stnlnk|Chandigarh Junction}} (CDG)
| distance = {{convert|913|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 19 hours 20 minutes as 14217,
18 hours 50 minutes as 14218
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering
E-catering
| observation = Rake sharing with 12231/12232 Lucknow–Chandigarh Express
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| stock = ICF coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 14217 / 14218
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,
{{convert|54|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| map =
| map_state =
}}
The 14217 / 14218 Unchahar Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Northern Railways zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Prayag Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Chandigarh}} in India. First run on track on 1986.
It operates as train number 14217 from Prayag Junction to Chandigarh and as train number 14218 in the reverse direction. Earlier it used to start from Prayag Junction.
Coaches
The 14217/18 Prayag–Chandigarh Unchahar Express presently has 2 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 6 Sleeper class, 6 Second Class seating & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches.
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 14217/18 Prayag–Chandigarh Unchahar Express covers the distance of 913 kilometers in 19 hours 20 mins as 14217 Prayag–Chandigarh Unchahar Express (47.22 km/h) and in 18 hrs 15 mins as 14218 Chandigarh–Prayag Unchahar Express (48.48 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 14217/14218 Unchahar Express runs from Prayag Junction via Kunda, {{stnlnk|Unchahar Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Unnao Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}}, {{stnlnk|Phaphund}}, {{stnlnk|Etawah Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Shikohabad}}, {{stnlnk|Firozabad}}, {{stnlnk|Tundla}}, {{stnlnk|Aligarh}}, {{stnlnk|Ghaziabad}}, {{stnlnk|Old Delhi}}, {{stnlnk|Narela}}, {{stnlnk|Sonipat Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Panipat}}, {{stnlnk|Karnal}}, {{stnlnk|Kurukshetra}}, {{stnlnk|Ambala Cantonment}} to Chandigarh.
Traction
A WAP-5 or WAP-7 electric locomotive from the Ghaziabad Loco Shed hauls the train from Prayagraj Sangam till Chandigarh Junction.
External links
- {{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |access-date=2014-05-30 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate= 8 April 2014 }}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.irctc.co.in|title=IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System|publisher=irctc.co.in|access-date=2014-05-30}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet|publisher=IRFCA|access-date=2014-05-30}}
References
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- {{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Chandigarh-Allahabad-Unchahar-Express|title=Chandigarh Allahabad Unchahar Express: Latest News, Videos, Photos|work=Times of India|access-date=2014-05-30}}
- {{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/two-trains-to-be-discontinued-from-dec-20/|title=Two trains to be discontinued from Dec 20|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2014-05-30}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2755&id=0,4,268|title=Northern Railways / Indian Railways Portal|publisher=nr.indianrailways.gov.in|access-date=2014-05-30}}
- {{cite web|url=http://chandigarh.gov.in/info_arrv.htm|title=Official Website of Chandigarh Administration|publisher=chandigarh.gov.in|access-date=2014-05-30}}
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Category:Trains from Prayagraj
Category:Named passenger trains of India
Category:Rail transport in Haryana
Category:Rail transport in Chandigarh