Ramnagar–Chandigarh Intercity Express
The 12527 / 28 Ramnagar - Chandigarh Junction Intercity Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Ramnagar and Chandigarh Junction in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 16 February 2015 |
| Current operator(s) | North Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Ramnagar |
| Stops | 10 |
| End | Chandigarh Junction |
| Distance travelled | 420 km (261 mi) |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 12527 / 12528 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair car, general unreserved, Chair car |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 51 km/h (32 mph) |
It operates as train number 12527 from Ramnagar to Chandigarh Junction and as train number 12528 in the reverse direction serving the states of Uttrakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Chandigarh.
Coaches
The 12527 / 28 Ramnagar - Chandigarh Junction Intercity Express has one AC Chair Car, five Non AC chair car, two general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]
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 12527 Ramnagar - Chandigarh Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 420 km (261 mi) in 7 hours 55 mins (50 km/hr) & in 7 hours 35 mins as the 12528 Chandigarh Junction - Ramnagar Intercity Express (52 km/hr).[3]
As the average speed of the train is less than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 12527 / 28 Ramnagar - Chandigarh Junction Intercity Express runs from Ramnagar via Kashipur Junction, Moradabad Junction, Saharanpur Junction, Ambala Cantonment Junction to Chandigarh Junction.
Traction
As the route is going to be electrified, a Izzatnagar based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
External links
- 12527 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 12528 Intercity Express at India Rail Info