The 12231 / 12232 Lucknow–Chandigarh Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Northern Railways zone that runs between Lucknow Charbagh and Chandigarh Junction in India.
 Lucknow -Chandigarh Express train board. | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana & Chandigarh |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Lucknow Charbagh (LKO) Chandigarh Junction (CDG) |
| Stops | 15 |
| Distance travelled | 666 km (414 mi) |
| Average journey time | 11 hours 30 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 12231 / 12232 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 14217/14218 Unchahar Express |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts |
It operates as train number 12231 from Lucknow Charbagh to Chandigarh and as train number 12232 in the reverse direction.
Coaches
editThe 12231/32 Lucknow Charbagh–Chandigarh Express presently has 2 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 6 Sleeper class, 6 Second Class seating & 2 SLR (seating cum luggage rake) coaches.
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
editThe 12231/32 Lucknow Charbagh–Chandigarh Express covers the distance of 666.8 kilometres in 11 hours 30 mins as 12231 Lucknow–Chandigarh Express (58.00 km/h) and in 11 hrs 45 mins as 12232 Chandigarh–Lucknow Express (56.77 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
editThe 12231/32 Lucknow Charbagh–Chandigarh Express runs via Bareilly Junction, Moradabad, Laksar Junction, Saharanpur Junction, Ambala Cantonment Junction to Chandigarh.
Traction
editAs the entire route is fully electrified, a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotive for its entire journey.
Timetable
edit- 12231 Lucknow Charbagh–Chandigarh Express leaves Lucknow on a daily basis at 22:30 hrs IST and reaches Chandigarh at 10:00 hrs IST the next day.
- 12232 Chandigarh–Lucknow Charbagh Express leaves Chandigarh on a daily basis at 20:50 hrs IST and reaches Lucknow at 08:35 hrs IST the next day.
See also
editExternal links
edit- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
References
edit- "Trains from Lucknow Nr to Chandigarh – Railway Time Table". mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "Lucknow Chandigarh express: Latest News, Videos, Photos | Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "Official Website of Chandigarh Administration". chandigarh.gov.in. Retrieved 30 May 2014.