Himachal Express

Himachal Express
Overview
Service type	Express
First service	4 July 2005 [1] [2]
Current operator(s)	Northern Railways
Route
Start	Delhi Junction
Stops	27 as 14553 Delhi–Daulatpur Chowk Himachal Express, 25 as 14554 Daulatpur Chowk–Delhi Himachal Express
End	Daulatpur Chowk
Distance travelled	415 km (258 mi)
Service frequency	Daily
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, Unreserved/General
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	No pantry car attached
Observation facilities	Extended to Daulatpur Chowk w.e.f 16 January 2019 [3]
Technical
Rolling stock	Standard Indian Railways coaches
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification	No
Operating speed	110 km/h (68 mph) maximum ; 42.42 km/h (26 mph) including halts.

The 14553/54 Delhi–Daulatpur Chowk Himachal Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Northern Railway zone that runs between Delhi Junction & Daulatpur Chowk in Una, Himachal Pradesh, India.

It operates as train number 14553 from Delhi to Daulatpur Chowk and as train number 14554 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Himachal Pradesh & Delhi.

It is named after the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh [4] & like most trains such as Kerala Express, Tamil Nadu Express, Telangana Express which are named after the states they serve, it connects the state to the National Capital.

Coaches[]

The 14553 / 54 Himachal Express has 1 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 2 Sleeper class, 8 Unreserved/General & 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake Coaches. It does not carry a pantry car [5].

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 14553 Delhi–Daulatpur Chowk Himachal Express covers the distance of 415 km (258 mi) in 10 hours 05 mins averaging 41.16 km/h (26 mph) & in 9 hours 30 mins as 14554 Daulatpur Chowk–Delhi Himachal Express averaging 43.68 km/h (27 mph).

As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing[]

The 14553 / 54 Himachal Express runs from Delhi via Panipat Junction, Ambala Cantonment, Rupnagar, Nangal Dam, Una Himachal, Amb Andaura to Daulatpur Chowk.

Traction[]

Despite electrification of more than 89% of the route up to Una Himachal, a -based WDM-3A [6] or WDP-3A locomotive hauls the train for its entire journey.

Operation[]

14553 Delhi–Daulatpur Chowk Himachal Express runs from Delhi on a daily basis reaching Daulatpur Chowk the next day.

14554 Daulatpur Chowk–Delhi Himachal Express runs from Daulatpur Chowk on a daily basis reaching Delhi the next day.

Rake sharing[]

14553 / 54 Himachal Express shares its rake with the 14555 / 56 Delhi–Bareilly Express.

References[]

"Railway ministry has neglected Himachal again – Dhumal | Hill Post". hillpost.in. 14 March 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
"Himachal Express/Bareilly Express - departing from Chandausi junction – VidRepeat". vidrepeat.com. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
"Northern Railways / Indian Railways Portal". nr.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
"[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Train Names". IRFCA. Retrieved 30 August 2014.

External links[]

"Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
"[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/himachal-express-to-run-between-delhi-daulatpur-chowk/714431.html

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