Lucknow–Chandigarh Express
The 12231/32 Lucknow Charbagh–Chandigarh Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Northern Railways zone that runs between Lucknow Charbagh and Chandigarh Junction in India.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Chandigarh |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Lucknow Charbagh Chandigarh Junction |
| Stops | 15 |
| Distance travelled | 666.8 km (414 mi) |
| Average journey time | 11 hours 30 minutes as 12231 Lucknow Chandigarh Express, 11 hours 45 minutes as 12232 Chandigarh Lucknow Express |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 12231 / 12232 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, Second Class seating |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No pantry car attached |
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 14217/18 Unchahar Express |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum 57.38 km/h (36 mph), including halts |
It operates as train number 12231 from Lucknow Charbagh to Chandigarh and as train number 12232 in the reverse direction.
Coaches
The 12231/32 Lucknow Charbagh–Chandigarh 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 12231/32 Lucknow Charbagh–Chandigarh Express covers the distance of 666.8 kilometres in 11 hours 30 mins as 12231 Lucknow–Chandigarh Express (58.00 km/h) and in 11 hrs 45 mins as 12232 Chandigarh–Lucknow Express (56.77 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12231/32 Lucknow Charbagh–Chandigarh Express runs via Bareilly Junction, Moradabad, Laksar Junction, Saharanpur Junction, Ambala Cantonment Junction to Chandigarh.
Traction
As the entire route is electrified, a Ghaziabad-based WAP-5 powers the train for its entire journey.
Timetable
- 12231 Lucknow Charbagh–Chandigarh Express leaves Lucknow on a daily basis at 22:30 hrs IST and reaches Chandigarh at 10:00 hrs IST the next day.
- 12232 Chandigarh–Lucknow Charbagh Express leaves Chandigarh on a daily basis at 20:50 hrs IST and reaches Lucknow at 08:35 hrs IST the next day.
External links
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
References
- "Trains from Lucknow Nr to Chandigarh – Railway Time Table". mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "Lucknow Chandigarh express: Latest News, Videos, Photos | Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "Official Website of Chandigarh Administration". chandigarh.gov.in. Retrieved 30 May 2014.