Delhi–Hoshiarpur Express

The Delhi - Hoshiarpur Express is an express train belonging to the Northern Railway zone that runs between Old Delhi and Hoshiarpur in India. It is currently being operated with 14011/14012 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3][4]

Delhi - Hoshiarpur Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service5 October 2013 (2013-10-05)
Current operator(s)Northern Railway zone
Route
StartDelhi Junction (DLI)
Stops5
EndHoshiarpur (HSX)
Distance travelled412 km (256 mi)
Service frequencydaily
Train number(s)14011/14012
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
E-Catering
Observation facilitiesICF Coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed49 km/h (30 mph), including halts

Service

The 14011/Delhi - Hoshiarpur Express has an average speed of 49 km/hr and covers 412 km in 8h 20m. The 14012/Hoshiarpur - Delhi Express has an average speed of 46 km/hr and covers 412 km in 9h.

Route and stops

The important stops of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with maximum speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 17 coaches:

  • 1 First AC and Second AC
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 5 Sleeper Coaches
  • 6 General
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed based WAP-4 or WAP-1 electric locomotive from Old Delhi to Jalandhar and then by a Ludhiana Loco Shed based WDM 3A diesel locomotive until Hoshiarpur and back.

Direction Reversal

The train reverses its direction once:

See also

Notes

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