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| journeytime = 27h 35m as 22452, <br> 28h 05m as 22451   
| journeytime = 27h 35m as 22452, <br> 28h 05m as 22451   
| frequency = Bi-weekly
| frequency = Bi-weekly
| class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 cum AC 3 tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper Class]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|General Unreserved]]
| class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|First Ac And second Ac mix]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper class]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|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 and Pantry car Available
| observation =  
| observation =  
| entertainment =  
| entertainment =  
| baggage =  
| baggage =  
| other facilities=
| other facilities=
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =  
| el =  
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==Coaches==
==Coaches==


The train has standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:
The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110&nbsp;km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:


* 1 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC II cum AC III Tier]]
* 1 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC I cum AC II Tier]]
* 1 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC II Tier]]
* 2 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC II Tier]]
* 4 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC III Tier]]
* 6 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC III Tier]]
* 9 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper Coaches]]
* 6 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper Coaches]]
* 5 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|General Unreserved]]
* 4 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|General Unreserved]]
* 2 [[Diesel generator|End-on Generator]]
* 2 [[Diesel generator|End-on Generator]]


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==Service==
==Service==


22452  Chandigarh–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express covers the distance of 1605 kilometres in 27 hours 35 mins (58.19&nbsp;km/hr) & in 28 hours 05 mins (57.15&nbsp;km/hr) as 22451 Bandra Terminus–Chandigarh Superfast Express.
22452  Chandigarh–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express covers the distance of 1605 kilometres in 27 hours 35 mins (58.19&nbsp;km/h) and in 28 hours 05 mins (57.15&nbsp;km/h) as 22451 Bandra Terminus–Chandigarh Superfast Express.


As the average speed of the train is above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] surcharge.
As the average speed of the train is above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] surcharge.
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! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Departure day !! Arrival station !! Arrival time !! Arrival day  
! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Departure day !! Arrival station !! Arrival time !! Arrival day  
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| 22451 || BDTS || {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} || 12:15 PM || Mon,Thu || {{stnlnk|Chandigarh Junction}} || 16:20 PM || Tue,Fri
| 22451 || BDTS || Bandra Terminus || 12:15 PM || Mon,Thu || Chandigarh Junction || 16:20 PM || Tue,Fri
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|-
| 22452 || CDG  || {{stnlnk|Chandigarh Junction}} || 05:45 AM || Sun,Wed || {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} || 09:20 AM || Mon,Thu
| 22452 || CDG  || Chandigarh Junction || 05:45 AM || Sun,Wed || Bandra Terminus || 09:20 AM || Mon,Thu
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==Traction==
==Traction==


Earlier, the train was hauled end to end by a [[Ludhiana Junction railway station|Ludhiana]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] locomotive.
Earlier, the train was hauled end to end by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Ludhiana|Ludhiana]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] locomotive.


It is now hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[WAP-7]] locomotive between Bandra Terminus and [[Ahmedabad railway station|Ahmedabad Junction]] handing over to a [[Ludhiana Junction railway station|Ludhiana]]-based [[WDP-4D]] which powers the train for the remainder of its journey until Chandigarh Junction.
It is now hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[WAP-7]] locomotive End to End


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 14:57, 15 September 2024


Chandigarh–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleChandigarh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat & Maharashtra
First service18 March 2012; 14 years ago (2012-03-18)
Current operator(s)Northern Railways
Route
StartChandigarh Junction (CDG)
Stops23
EndBandra Terminus (BDTS)
Distance travelled1,605 km (997 mi)
Average journey time27h 35m as 22452,
28h 05m as 22451
Service frequencyBi-weekly
Train number(s)22451 / 22452
On-board services
Class(es)First Ac And second Ac mix, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering and Pantry car Available
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum,
57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts
Route map

The 22451 / 22452 Chandigarh–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Chandigarh Junction and Bandra Terminus in India.[1][2]

It operates as train number 22452 from Chandigarh Junction to Bandra Terminus and as train number 22451 in the reverse direction.

Coaches[edit | edit source]

The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service[edit | edit source]

22452 Chandigarh–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express covers the distance of 1605 kilometres in 27 hours 35 mins (58.19 km/h) and in 28 hours 05 mins (57.15 km/h) as 22451 Bandra Terminus–Chandigarh Superfast Express.

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing[edit | edit source]

The 22451 / 22452 Chandigarh–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express runs from Chandigarh Junction via Ambala Cantonment Junction, Gurgaon, Rewari Junction, Phulera Junction, Ajmer Junction, Abu Road, Ahmedabad Junction, Vadodara Junction, Surat, Borivali to Bandra Terminus and vice versa.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Schedule[edit | edit source]

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
22451 BDTS Bandra Terminus 12:15 PM Mon,Thu Chandigarh Junction 16:20 PM Tue,Fri
22452 CDG Chandigarh Junction 05:45 AM Sun,Wed Bandra Terminus 09:20 AM Mon,Thu

Traction[edit | edit source]

Earlier, the train was hauled end to end by a Ludhiana-based WDM-3A locomotive.

It is now hauled by a Vadodara-based WAP-7 locomotive End to End

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "22451/Bandra Terminus - Chandigarh Bi-weekly Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
  2. "22452/Chandigarh - Bandra Terminus Bi-weekly Superfast Express". India Rail Info.