Chetak Express

The 12982 / 12981 Chetak Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways - North Western Railway zone that runs between Udaipur City and Delhi Sarai Rohilla in India.

Chetak Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service1 October 1969 (1969-10-01)[1]
Current operator(s)North Western Railways
Route
StartUdaipur City (UDZ)
Stops16
EndDelhi Sarai Rohilla (DEE)
Distance travelled674.9 km (419 mi)
Average journey time12 hours 05 minutes(average)
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12981 / 12982
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 22471/22472 Bikaner-Delhi Sarai Rohilla Intercity Express
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed111 km/h (69 mph) maximum,
56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts

It operates as train number 12982 from Udaipur City to Delhi Sarai Rohilla and as train number 12981 in the reverse direction serving the states of Rajasthan, Haryana & Delhi. It is named after the legendary horse of Maharana Pratap - Chetak who has been immortalized in the ballards of Rajasthan.

Previously this train ran as a Meter Gauge Express till 2004. It used to run from Udaipur City via Mavli Junction, Chittaurgarh Junction (reversing direction here), Bhilwara, Nasirabad, Ajmer Junction, Kishangarh, Phulera Junction, Jaipur (again reversing direction here), Ringas Junction, Nim Ka Thana, Narnaul, Rewari, Gurgaon, Delhi Cantonment to Delhi Sarai Rohilla. It used to cover the distance of 723 km (449 mi) in 17 hours 00 mins running at 42.58 kilometres per hour (26.46 mph) speed. Timings were Delhi Sarai Rohilla departure 14.45 hours, Udaipur City arrival 07.45 hours in down direction. Udaipur City departure 17.30 hours, Delhi Sarai Rohilla arrival 10.30 hours in up direction.


Coaches

The 12982/12981 Chetak Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 6 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car coach.

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

Service

The 12982 Chetak Express covers the distance of 674.9 km (419 mi) in 12 hours 10 mins running at 55.50 kilometres per hour (34.49 mph) speed. Timings:- Delhi Sarai Rohilla departure 19.35 hours, Udaipur City arrival 07.45 hours. The 12981 Chetak Express covers the distance of 674.9 km (419 mi) in 12 hours 00 mins running at 56.25 kilometres per hour (34.95 mph) speed. Timings:- Udaipur City departure 17.20 hours, Delhi Sarai Rohilla arrival 05.20 hours. As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 12982/12981 Chetak Express runs from Udaipur City via Mavli Junction, Chittaurgarh Junction, Bhilwara, Nasirabad, Ajmer Junction, Kishangarh, Phulera Junction, Ringas Junction, Nim Ka Thana, Narnaul, Rewari, Gurgaon, Delhi Cantonment to Delhi Sarai Rohilla.

Traction

As of 2020 this route is fully electrified , an Ghaziabad or Electric Loco Shed Tughlakabad based WAP-7 or WAP-5 locomotive powers the train for its entire journey

Direction Reversal

The train reverses its direction at;

Operation

Rake Sharing

The train sharing its rake with 22471/22472 Bikaner-Delhi Sarai Rohilla Intercity Express.

References
  1. "Railway Budget speech 1970-71" (PDF). www.indianrailways.gov.in. Government of India, Ministry of Railways. 23 February 1970.
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