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{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = | | name = Kalka–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| image_width = | | image_width = | ||
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| operator = [[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railways]] | | operator = [[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railways]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{ | | start = {{stnlnk|Kalka}} (KLK) | ||
| stops = 8 | | stops = 8 | ||
| end = {{ | | 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 = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||
| seating = Yes | | seating = Yes | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = On-board | | catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering | ||
| observation = Rake sharing with 22455/22456 [[Sainagar | | 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 | | stock = [[ICF coaches]] | ||
| gauge = {{ | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | ||
| electrification = | | electrification = | ||
| trainnumber = 14503 / 14504 | | trainnumber = 14503 / 14504 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
The 14503 / 14504 ''' | 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/ | 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 == | == Coach composite == | ||
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==Route & Halts== | ==Route & Halts== | ||
* '''{{ | * '''{{stnlnk|Kalka}}''' | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Chandigarh}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Mohali}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Ludhiana}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Jalandhar Cantonment}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Pathankot Cantonment}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Udhampur}} | ||
* '''{{ | * '''{{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 | ==Rake sharing== | ||
The train sharing its rake with 22455/22456 [[Sainagar | 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 | * [[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]] | ||