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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express<br />
| image = <br />
| image_width = <br />
| caption = <br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br />
| locale = <br />
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1996|03|07}} <br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[North Central Railway zone|North Central Railways]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH)<br />
| stops = 32<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Mathura}} (MTJ)<br />
| distance = {{convert|1460|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 26 hours 55 minutes<br />
| frequency = Bi-weekly<br />
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack =<br />
| catering = E-catering<br />
| observation = Rake sharing with 12175/12176 [[Howrah–Gwalior Chambal Express]]<br />
| entertainment = <br />
| baggage = Below the seats<br />
| otherfacilities =<br />
| stock = [[LHB coach]] <br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}<br />
| el =<br />
| trainnumber = 12177 / 12178<br />
| speed = {{cvt|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average with halts.<br />
| map = [[File:Chambal Express (Mathura - Howrah) and (Gwalior - Howrah) Route map.png|300px]]<br />
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}}<br />
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The 12177 / 12178 '''Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|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.<ref>[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]</ref><ref>[http://www.nwr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2003&id=0,4,268 Temporary augmentation of trains]</ref><br />
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== Service==<br />
The 12177/Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express has an average speed of 55&nbsp;km/h and covers 1460&nbsp;km in 26 hrs 55 mins. 12178/Mathura–Howrah Chambal Express has an average speed of 55&nbsp;km/h and covers 1294&nbsp;km in 26 hrs 20 mins.<br />
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==Route & halts==<br />
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The important halts of the train are:<br />
* '''{{stnlnk|Howrah}}'''<br />
* {{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Durgapur}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Dhanbad Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Gomoh}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Parasnath}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Koderma Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Gaya Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Dehri-on-Sone}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Sasaram Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bhabua Road}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Mughalsarai Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Chunar}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Mirzapur}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Vindhyachal}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Cheoki Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Manikpur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Banda}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Mahoba Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Kulpahar}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Harpalpur}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jhansi Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Datia}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Dabra}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Gwalior Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Morena}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Agra Cantonment}}<br />
* '''{{stnlnk|Mathura Junction}}'''<br />
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==Coach composition==<br />
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The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110&nbsp;km/h. The train consists of 20 coaches:<br />
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* 1 AC II Tier<br />
* 2 AC III Tier<br />
* 10 sleeper coaches<br />
* 5 general<br />
* 2 second-class luggage/parcel vans<br />
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==Traction==<br />
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As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by [[Electric Loco Shed, Howrah|Howrah Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive on its entire journey.<br />
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== Rake sharing==<br />
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The train shares its rake with 12175/12176 [[Howrah–Gwalior Chambal Express]].<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Howrah railway station]]<br />
* [[Mathura Junction railway station]]<br />
* [[Chambal Express]]<br />
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== Notes ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/259 12177/Howrah - Mathura Chambal Express] India Rail Info<br />
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/chambal-superfast-express-12178/260/249/1 12178/Mathura - Howrah Chambal Express] India Rail Info<br />
* {{Official website|http://www.indianrail.gov.in/|Indian Railways}}<br />
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== References ==<br />
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{{Railways in Northern India}}<br />
{{Railways in Eastern India}}<br />
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[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Mathura]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]<br />
[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]<br />
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