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Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service7 March 1996; 30 years ago (1996-03-07)
Current operator(s)North Central Railways
Route
StartHowrah (HWH)
Stops32
EndMathura (MTJ)
Distance travelled1,460 km (907 mi)
Average journey time26 hours 55 minutes
Service frequencyBi-weekly
Train number(s)12177 / 12178
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 12175/12176 Howrah–Gwalior Chambal Express
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph) average with halts.
Route map

The 12177 / 12178 Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Howrah in West Bengal and Mathura Junction of Uttar Pradesh. It is currently being operated with 12175/12176 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2]

Service

The 12177/Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1460 km in 26 hrs 55 mins. 12178/Mathura–Howrah Chambal Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1294 km in 26 hrs 20 mins.

Route & halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 20 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 10 sleeper coaches
  • 5 general
  • 2 second-class luggage/parcel vans

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12175/12176 Howrah–Gwalior Chambal Express.

See also

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