Himachal Express

The 14053 / 14054 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.

Himachal Express

Overview
Service type	Express
First service	4 July 2005; 20 years ago (2005-07-04)
Current operator(s)	Northern Railway
Route
Termini	Old Delhi Junction (DLI) Daulatpur Chowk (DLPC)
Stops	23
Distance travelled	414 km (257 mi)
Average journey time	8 hours 45 minutes
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	14053 / 14054
On-board services
Class(es)	AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Not available
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	No
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	ICF coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 47 km/h (29 mph) average including halts.

It operates as train number 14053 from Delhi to Daulatpur Chowk and as train number 14054 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Himachal Pradesh & Delhi.

It is named after the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh & 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 14053 / 54 Himachal Express has 1 AC 1st Class cum AC 2 tier, 1 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 5 Sleeper class, 6 Unreserved/General & 2 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 14553 Delhi–Daulatpur Chowk Himachal Express covers the distance of 414 km (257 mi) in 8 hours 45 mins averaging 47 km/h (29 mph) & in 7 hours 55 mins as 14554 Daulatpur Chowk–Delhi Himachal Express averaging 52 km/h (32 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 14053 / 54 Himachal Express runs from Delhi via Panipat Junction, Ambala Cantonment, Rajpura, Sirhind,Rupnagar, Nangal Dam, Una Himachal, Amb Andaura to Daulatpur Chowk.

Traction

As the entire route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Operation

14053 Delhi–Daulatpur Chowk Himachal Express runs from Delhi on a daily basis at 22:50 hours reaching Daulatpur Chowk the next day at 07:35 hours.

14054 Daulatpur Chowk–Delhi Himachal Express runs from Daulatpur Chowk on a daily basis at 21:05 hours reaching Delhi the next day at 05:00 hours.

Rake sharing

14553 / 14554 Himachal Express shares its rake with 14087 / 14088 Runicha Express.