Patliputra–Chandigarh Superfast Express
The Patliputra–Chandigarh Superfast Express is an Superfast Express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Chandigarh Junction and Patliputra Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22355/22356 train numbers on a biweekly basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Patliputra Junction (PPTA) Chandigarh Junction (CDG) |
| Stops | 9 |
| Distance travelled | 1,153 km (716 mi) |
| Average journey time | 21h |
| Service frequency | Twice [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 22355/22356 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1 Tier, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | LHB coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 1 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph), including halts |
Service
The 22355/Patliputra–Chandigarh Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1153 km in 20hr 50mins. The 22356/Chandigarh - Patliputra Express covers the same distance at an average speed of 55 km/h but in 21hr.
Route and halts
It commences its journey from the Patliputra Junction railway station and travels through the Indian states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Haryana and Punjab to reach Chandigarh.
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches :
- 1 AC I Tier Coach
- 2 AC II Tier Coaches
- 6 AC III Tier Coaches
- 6 Sleeper Coaches
- 1 Pantry Car Coach
- 5 General Coaches
- 1 Luggage Brake and Generator Car
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Mughal Sarai Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Patna to Chandigarh and vice versa.
News
The train was selected under the 2nd phase of project Utkrisht by East Central Railway to boost the comfort level for the passengers.[4] But now LHBfied for extreme comfort for the passengers.
See also
Notes
- Runs two days in a week for every direction.
References
- Ten trains cancelled from 30 March to April 5d
- CONVERSION OF 13255/13256 PATLIPUTRA-CHANDIGARH- PATLIPUTRA BI-WEEKLY EXPRESS INTO SUPERFAST TRAIN WITH REVISED NUMBER 22355/22356
- Mega Traffic Block
- "Indian Railways Project Utkrisht: Swanky makeover? These trains may soon come in new avatar - Check list - Z Business".