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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Kalka - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express
| name = Kalka–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express
| image =  
| image =  
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| operator = [[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railways]]
| operator = [[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railways]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Kalka}} ('''KLK''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Kalka}} (KLK)
| stops = 8
| stops = 8
| end = {{rws|Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra}} ('''SVDK''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra}} (SVDK)
| distance = {{convert|479|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|479|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 9h 35m
| journeytime = 9h 35m
| frequency = Bi-Weekly {{efn|Runs two day in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Bi-Weekly {{efn|Runs two day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| autorack =
| catering = On-board Catering <br> E-Catering
| catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = Rake sharing with 22455/22456 [[Sainagar Shirdi-Kalka Express]]
| observation = Rake sharing with 22455/22456 [[Sainagar Shirdi–Kalka Express]]
| entertainment =  
| entertainment =  
| baggage = No
| baggage = No
| otherfacilities= Below the seats
| otherfacilities= Below the seats
| stock = [[ICF Coaches]]
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 14503 / 14504
| trainnumber = 14503 / 14504
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The 14503 / 14504 '''Kalka - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Northern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Kalka railway station|Kalka]] and [[Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station|Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra]] in India. It is currently being operated with 14503/14504 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=4683&did=1437551644918464AE24E703CECDD94D279EC841FBA3F.web91 NORTHERN RAILWAY SUCCESSFULLY RUNNING THE TRAINS TO/FROM HOLI SHRINE SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA]</ref><ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/biweekly-train-kalka-katra-train-all-set-to-start-plying-from-june-2/ "Biweekly Train: Kalka-Katra train all set to start plying from June 2"]</ref><ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/community/kalka-katra-train-to-ply-from-today/87230.html Kalka-Katra train to ply from today]</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/kalka-katra-train-put-on-hold-due-to-j-k-elections/story-AdQCXrlrihNUL1Vnr44gPI.html Kalka-Katra train put on hold due to J-K elections]</ref>
The 14503 / 14504 '''Kalka–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Northern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Kalka}} and {{stnlnk|Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra}} in India. It is currently being operated with 14503/14504 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=4683&did=1437551644918464AE24E703CECDD94D279EC841FBA3F.web91 NORTHERN RAILWAY SUCCESSFULLY RUNNING THE TRAINS TO/FROM HOLI SHRINE SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA]</ref><ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/biweekly-train-kalka-katra-train-all-set-to-start-plying-from-june-2/ "Biweekly Train: Kalka-Katra train all set to start plying from June 2"]</ref><ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/community/kalka-katra-train-to-ply-from-today/87230.html Kalka-Katra train to ply from today]</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/kalka-katra-train-put-on-hold-due-to-j-k-elections/story-AdQCXrlrihNUL1Vnr44gPI.html Kalka-Katra train put on hold due to J-K elections]</ref>


==Service==
==Service==


The 14503/Kalka - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express has an average speed of 50&nbsp;km/hr and covers 479&nbsp;km in 9h 35m. The 14504/Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra - Kalka Express has an average speed of 46&nbsp;km/hr and covers 479&nbsp;km in 10h 30m.
The 14503/Kalka–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express has an average speed of 50&nbsp;km/hr and covers 479&nbsp;km in 9h 35m. The 14504/Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–Kalka Express has an average speed of 46&nbsp;km/hr and covers 479&nbsp;km in 10h 30m.


== Coach composite ==
== Coach composite ==
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==Route & Halts==
==Route & Halts==
* '''{{rws|Kalka}}'''
* '''{{stnlnk|Kalka}}'''
* {{rws|Chandigarh}}
* {{stnlnk|Chandigarh}}
* {{rws|Mohali}}
* {{stnlnk|Mohali}}
* {{rws|Ludhiana}}
* {{stnlnk|Ludhiana}}
* {{rws|Jalandhar Cantonment}}
* {{stnlnk|Jalandhar Cantonment}}
* {{rws|Pathankot Cantonment}}
* {{stnlnk|Pathankot Cantonment}}
* {{rws|Jammu Tawi}}
* {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}}
* {{rws|Udhampur}}
* {{stnlnk|Udhampur}}
* '''{{rws|Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra}}'''
* '''{{stnlnk|Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra}}'''


==Traction==
==Traction==
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad Loco Shed]] based [[WAP 7]] Electric locomotive from [[Kalka]] to [[Katra, Jammu and Kashmir|Katra]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-7]] Electric locomotive from [[Kalka]] to [[Katra, Jammu and Kashmir|Katra]] and vice versa.


==Rake Sharing==
==Rake sharing==
The train sharing its rake with 22455/22456 [[Sainagar Shirdi-Kalka Express]].
The train sharing its rake with 22455/22456 [[Sainagar Shirdi–Kalka Express]].


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Kalka railway station]]
* [[Kalka railway station]]
* [[Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station]]
* [[Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station]]
* [[Sainagar Shirdi – Kalka Express]]
* [[Sainagar Shirdi–Kalka Express]]


==Notes==
==Notes==
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{{Railways in Northern India}}
{{Railways in Northern India}}


{{DEFAULTSORT:Kalka - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kalka-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Kalka]]
[[Category:Transport in Kalka]]
[[Category:Transport in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir]]
[[Category:Transport in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir]]

Latest revision as of 01:43, 12 July 2021

Kalka–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service30 May 2015; 10 years ago (2015-05-30)
Current operator(s)Northern Railways
Route
StartKalka (KLK)
Stops8
EndShri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK)
Distance travelled479 km (298 mi)
Average journey time9h 35m
Service frequencyBi-Weekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)14503 / 14504
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 22455/22456 Sainagar Shirdi–Kalka Express
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed50 km/h (31 mph) average including halts

The 14503 / 14504 Kalka–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express is an Express train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between Kalka and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra in India. It is currently being operated with 14503/14504 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1][2][3][4]

Service[edit]

The 14503/Kalka–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express has an average speed of 50 km/hr and covers 479 km in 9h 35m. The 14504/Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–Kalka Express has an average speed of 46 km/hr and covers 479 km in 10h 30m.

Coach composite[edit]

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches :

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 5 Sleeper Coaches
  • 6 General
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Route & Halts[edit]

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed based WAP-7 Electric locomotive from Kalka to Katra and vice versa.

Rake sharing[edit]

The train sharing its rake with 22455/22456 Sainagar Shirdi–Kalka Express.

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Runs two day in a week for every direction.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ NORTHERN RAILWAY SUCCESSFULLY RUNNING THE TRAINS TO/FROM HOLI SHRINE SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI KATRA
  2. ↑ "Biweekly Train: Kalka-Katra train all set to start plying from June 2"
  3. ↑ Kalka-Katra train to ply from today
  4. ↑ Kalka-Katra train put on hold due to J-K elections

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