Chandigarh–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express

Chandigarh–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express
Overview
Service type	Superfast
Locale	Chandigarh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat & Maharashtra
First service	18 March 2012; 9 years ago
Current operator(s)	Northern Railways
Route
Start	Chandigarh Junction (CDG)
Stops	23
End	Bandra Terminus (BDTS)
Distance travelled	1,605 km (997 mi)
Average journey time	27h 35m as 22452, ; 28h 05m as 22451
Service frequency	Bi-weekly
Train number(s)	22451 / 22452
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 2 cum AC 3 tier, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	On-board catering ; E-catering
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coaches
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, ; 57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts
Route map
Route map

The 22451 / 22452 Chandigarh–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Chandigarh Junction and Bandra Terminus in India.^[1]^[2]

It operates as train number 22452 from Chandigarh Junction to Bandra Terminus and as train number 22451 in the reverse direction.

Coaches[]

The train has standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service[]

22452 Chandigarh–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express covers the distance of 1605 kilometres in 27 hours 35 mins (58.19 km/hr) & in 28 hours 05 mins (57.15 km/hr) as 22451 Bandra Terminus–Chandigarh Superfast Express.

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing[]

The 22451 / 22452 Chandigarh–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express runs from Chandigarh Junction via Ambala Cantonment Junction, Gurgaon, Rewari Junction, Phulera Junction, Ajmer Junction, Abu Road, Ahmedabad Junction, Vadodara Junction, Surat, Borivali to Bandra Terminus and vice versa.

Gallery[]

22451 Bandra Terminus–Chandigarh Superfast Express – AC 2 tier coach
22451 Bandra Terminus–Chandigarh Superfast Express at Bandra Terminus
22451 Bandra Terminus–Chandigarh Superfast Express – AC 3 tier coach

Schedule[]

Train number	Station code	Departure station	Departure time	Departure day	Arrival station	Arrival time	Arrival day
22451	BDTS	Bandra Terminus	12:15 PM	Mon,Thu	Chandigarh Junction	16:20 PM	Tue,Fri
22452	CDG	Chandigarh Junction	05:45 AM	Sun,Wed	Bandra Terminus	09:20 AM	Mon,Thu

Traction[]

Earlier, the train was hauled end to end by a Ludhiana-based WDM-3A locomotive.

It is now hauled by a Vadodara-based WAP-7 locomotive between Bandra Terminus and Ahmedabad Junction handing over to a Ludhiana-based WDP-4D which powers the train for the remainder of its journey until Chandigarh Junction.

References[]

^ "22451/Bandra Terminus - Chandigarh Bi-weekly Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
^ "22452/Chandigarh - Bandra Terminus Bi-weekly Superfast Express". India Rail Info.

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[1] "22451/Bandra Terminus - Chandigarh Bi-weekly Superfast Express". India Rail Info.

[2] "22452/Chandigarh - Bandra Terminus Bi-weekly Superfast Express". India Rail Info.

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