Chetak Express
The 20474/ 20473 Chetak Express is a Superfast Express express train belonging to Indian Railways – North Western Railway zone that runs between Udaipur City and Delhi Sarai Rohilla in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express |
| First service | 1 October 1969[1] |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Udaipur City (UDZ) Delhi Sarai Rohilla (DEE) |
| Stops | 16 |
| Distance travelled | 673 km (418 mi) |
| Average journey time | 12 hours 10 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 20474 / 20473 |
| 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 22471/22472 Bikaner–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Intercity Express |
| Baggage facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | Yes NR GZB WAP-5 |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts |
It operates as train number 20474 from Udaipur City to Delhi Sarai Rohilla and as train number 20473 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Rajasthan, Haryana & Delhi.
It is named after the legendary horse of Maharana Pratap – Chetak who has been immortalized in the ballads of Rajasthan. Previously this train ran as a Metre-Gauge Express till 2004.
Coaches
The 20474/ 20473Chetak Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 6 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.
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 20474 Chetak Express covers the distance of 673 km (418 mi) in 12 hours 10 mins (55.32 km/h) & in 11 hours 55 mins as 20473 Chetak Express (56.48 km/h).
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 20474/20473 Chetak Express runs from Udaipur City via Mavli Junction, Chittaurgarh Junction, Bhilwara, Nasirabad, Ajmer Junction, Kishangarh, Phulera Junction, Ringas Junction, Shri Madhopur, Narnaul, Rewari, Gurgaon, Delhi Cantonment to Delhi Sarai Rohilla.
Traction
As large sections of the route are fully electrified, an Gaziabad-based WAP-5 locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.
Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction at;
Operation
- 20474 Chetak Express leaves Udaipur City on a daily basis and reaches Delhi Sarai Rohilla the next day.
- 20473 Chetak Express leaves Delhi Sarai Rohilla on a daily basis and reaches Udaipur City the next day.
Rake sharing
The train sharing its rake with 22471/22472 Bikaner–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Intercity Express.
References
- ^ "Railway Budget speech 1970-71" (PDF). www.indianrailways.gov.in. Government of India, Ministry of Railways. 23 February 1970.
External links
- . indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 2014-04-05.
- . irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.