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Howrah–Gwalior Chambal Express

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Howrah–Gwalior Chambal Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service4 November 1987; 36 years ago (1987-11-04)
Current operator(s)North Central Railways
Route
TerminiHowrah (HWH)
Gwalior (GWL)
Stops29
Distance travelled1,288 km (800 mi)
Average journey time23 hours 10 minutes
Service frequencyBi-weekly
Train number(s)12175 / 12176
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 12177/12178 Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express
Baggage facilitiesAbove the head
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph) average with halts
Route map

The 12175 / 12176 Howrah–Gwalior Chambal Express is a Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Howrah Junction in West Bengal and Gwalior Junction of Madhya Pradesh. It is currently being operated with 12175/12176 train numbers three days a week.[1][2]

Service

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The 12175 Howrah-Gwalior Chambal Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1288 km in 23 hrs 30 mins. 12176 Gwalior-Howrah Chambal Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1288 km in 23 hrs 30 mins.

Route & halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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The train has got LHB rakes from 12 January 2019 with max speed of 120 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches:

  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 10 sleeper coaches
  • 4 general
  • 1 second-class luggage/parcel van
  • 1 PC

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 12177/12178 Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express.

See also

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Notes

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References

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  1. ^ Onboard housekeeping service in trains to improve cleanliness
  2. ^ "22 January 2015 Reschedule/Late running/Delayed Train list". Archived from the original on 16 February 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2017.