Unchahar Express

Unchahar Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleUttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana
Last servicechandigarh
Current operator(s)Northern Railways
Route
TerminiPrayagraj Sangam (PYGS)
Chandigarh Junction (CDG)
Stops42
Distance travelled913 km (567 mi)
Average journey time19 hours 20 minutes as 14217,
18 hours 50 minutes as 14218
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)14217 / 14218
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 12231/12232 Lucknow–Chandigarh Express
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum,
54 km/h (34 mph) average including halts

The 14217 / 14218 Unchahar Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Northern Railways zone that runs between Prayag Junction and Chandigarh in India. First run on track on 1986.

It operates as train number 14217 from Prayag Junction to Chandigarh and as train number 14218 in the reverse direction. Earlier it used to start from Prayag Junction.

Coaches

The 14217/18 Prayag–Chandigarh Unchahar 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

The 14217/18 Prayag–Chandigarh Unchahar Express covers the distance of 913 kilometers in 19 hours 20 mins as 14217 Prayag–Chandigarh Unchahar Express (47.22 km/h) and in 18 hrs 15 mins as 14218 Chandigarh–Prayag Unchahar Express (48.48 km/h).

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

Unchahar Express – AC 2 tier coach
Unchahar Express – SLR coach

Routeing

The 14217/14218 Unchahar Express runs from Prayag Junction via Kunda, Unchahar Junction, Unnao Junction, Kanpur Central, Phaphund, Etawah Junction, Shikohabad, Firozabad, Tundla, Aligarh, Ghaziabad, Old Delhi, Narela, Sonipat Junction, Panipat, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Ambala Cantonment to Chandigarh.

Traction

A WAP-5 or WAP-7 electric locomotive from the Ghaziabad Loco Shed hauls the train from Prayagraj Sangam till Chandigarh Junction.

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