Patliputra–Chandigarh Superfast Express
The Patliputra–Chandigarh Superfast Express is an express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Chandigarh Junction and Patliputra Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22355/22356 train numbers on a biweekly basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Patliputra Junction (PPTA) |
| Stops | 9 |
| End | Chandigarh Junction (CDG) |
| Distance travelled | 1,153 km (716 mi) |
| Service frequency | Twice [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 22355/22356 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1 Tier, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | Lhb coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph), including halts |
Service
The 22355/Patliputra–Chandigarh Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 1153 km in 21h. The 22356/Chandigarh - Patliputra Express has an average speed of 50 km/hr and covers 949 km in 22h 55m.
Route and halts
It commences its journey from the Patliputra Junction railway station and travels through the Indian states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Haryana and Punjab to reach Chandigarh.
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 24 coaches :
- 1 AC I cum AC II Tier Coach
- 2 AC II Tier Coaches
- 4 AC III Tier Coaches
- 10 Sleeper Coaches
- 5 General Coaches
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Mughal Sarai Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Patna to Chandigarh and vice versa.
News
The train has been selected under the 2nd phase of project Utkrisht by East Central Railway to boost the comfort level for the passengers.[4]
See also
Notes
- Runs two days in a week for every direction.
References
- Ten trains cancelled from 30 March to April 5d
- CONVERSION OF 13255/13256 PATLIPUTRA-CHANDIGARH- PATLIPUTRA BI-WEEKLY EXPRESS INTO SUPERFAST TRAIN WITH REVISED NUMBER 22355/22356
- Mega Traffic Block
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