Chandigarh–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express

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]

Chandigarh–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express

Overview
Service type	Superfast
Locale	Chandigarh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat & Maharashtra
First service	18 March 2012; 12 years ago (2012-03-18)
Current operator(s)	Northern Railways
Route
Termini	Chandigarh Junction (CDG) Bandra Terminus (BDTS)
Stops	23
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)	First Ac And second Ac mix, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	On-board catering E-catering and Pantry car Available
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
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

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 maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:

• 1 AC I cum AC II Tier
• 2 AC II Tier
• 6 AC III Tier
• 6 Sleeper Coaches
• 4 General Unreserved
• 2 End-on Generator

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/h) and in 28 hours 05 mins (57.15 km/h) 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

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

References

1. "22451/Bandra Terminus - Chandigarh Bi-weekly Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
2. "22452/Chandigarh - Bandra Terminus Bi-weekly Superfast Express". India Rail Info.