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{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = | | name = Chhapra–Lucknow Junction Express | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| image_width = | | image_width = | ||
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| operator = [[North Eastern Railway zone]] | | operator = [[North Eastern Railway zone]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{ | | start = {{stnlnk|Chhapra Junction}} (CPR) | ||
| stops = 11 | | stops = 11 | ||
| end = {{ | | end = {{stnlnk|Lucknow Junction}} (LJN) | ||
| distance = {{convert|537|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|537|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journey time = 13h 25m | | journey time = 13h 25m | ||
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}} | | frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days 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 = No | | seating = No | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = On-board | | catering = On-board catering <br /> E-catering | ||
| observation = [[ICF | | observation = [[ICF coaches]] | ||
| entertainment = No | | entertainment = No | ||
| baggage = No | | baggage = No | ||
| other facilities= Below the seats | | other facilities= Below the seats | ||
| stock = 2 | | stock = 2 | ||
| gauge = {{ | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | ||
| electrification = | | electrification = | ||
| trainnumber = 15053/15054 | | trainnumber = 15053/15054 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
The ''' | The '''Chhapra–Lucknow Junction Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[North Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Chhapra Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Lucknow Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 15053/15054 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5399&did=14617514296250993F9B3D316A2754D8B8D16C2FDA771.web91 15053/15054 CHHAPRA-LUCKNOW JN.- CHHAPRA TRI-WEEKLY WILL RUN DAILY]</ref><ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/nwr-cancels-five-trains-due-to-rains-115080900641_1.html NWR cancels five trains due to rains]</ref> | ||
== Service== | == Service== | ||
The 15053/ | The 15053/Chhapra–Lucknow Express has an average speed of 40 km/hr and covers 537 km in 13h 25m. The 15054/Lucknow Jn–Chhapra Express has an average speed of 37 km/hr and covers 537 km in 14h 20m. | ||
== Route and halts == | == Route and halts == | ||
Notable halts of the train are: | Notable halts of the train are: | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Chhapra Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Ballia}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Yusufpur}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Ghazipur City}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Aunrihar Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Jaunpur Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Shahganj Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Ayodhya Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Faizabad Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Gomti Nagar}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Badshahnagar}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Lucknow Junction}} | ||
==Coach | ==Coach composition== | ||
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 17 coaches : | The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 17 coaches: | ||
* 1 AC II Tier | * 1 AC II Tier | ||
* 2 AC III Tier | * 2 AC III Tier | ||
* 7 Sleeper | * 7 Sleeper coaches | ||
* 5 General Unreserved | * 5 General Unreserved | ||
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake | * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake | ||
== Traction== | == Traction== | ||
Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Gonda|Gonda Loco Shed]] based [[WDM 3A]] diesel locomotive from | Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Gonda|Gonda Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive from Chhapra to Lucknow and vice versa. | ||
== Rake | ==Rake sharing== | ||
The train currently shares its rake with [[Utsarg Express]] after the RSA of Utsarg Express was broken with [[ | The train currently shares its rake with [[Utsarg Express]] after the RSA of Utsarg Express was broken with [[Tatanagar–Chhapra Express]] because of the latter's extension to Thawe Junction. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Chhapra Junction railway station]] | * [[Chhapra Junction railway station]] | ||
* [[Lucknow Junction railway station]] | * [[Lucknow Junction railway station]] | ||
== Notes == | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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{{Railways in Northern India}} | {{Railways in Northern India}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Chhapra - Lucknow Junction Express}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Chhapra-Lucknow Junction Express}} | ||
[[Category:Transport in Chhapra]] | [[Category:Transport in Chhapra]] | ||
[[Category:Passenger trains originating from Lucknow]] | [[Category:Passenger trains originating from Lucknow]] | ||