Chhapra–Mathura Superfast Express
The Chhapra - Mathura Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Chhapra Junction and Mathura Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22531/22532 train numbers on a tri-weekly basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Current operator(s) | North Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Chhapra Junction (CPR) |
| Stops | 20 |
| End | Mathura Junction (MTJ) |
| Distance travelled | 881 km (547 mi) |
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 22531/22532 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | 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 | ICF Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 34 km/h (21 mph), including halts |
Service
The 22531/Chhapra - Mathura Superfast Express has an average speed of 53 km/hr and covers 881 km in 16h 40m. The 22532/Mathura - Chhapra Superfast Express has an average speed of 50 km/hr and covers 881 km in 17h 40m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 17 coaches :
- 2 AC III Tier
- 7 Sleeper Coaches
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Gonda Loco Shed based WDM 3A diesel locomotive from Chhapra to Mathura and vice versa.
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Notes
- Runs three days in a week for every direction.
References
- [Chhapra - Mathura Express Many trains cancelled till February 15 due to bad weather]
- "Chapra-Mathura Express will be superfast - Lucknow News in Hindi, Navbharat Times". navbharattimes.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- "छपरा-मथुरा त्रैसाप्ताहिक एक्सप्रेस को सुपरफास्ट बनाये जाने का निर्णय – Chhapra-Mathura tri-weekly express to be superfast". deshbandhu.co.in. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
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