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Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express
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The 12177 / 12178 Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Howrah in West Bengal and Mathura Junction of Uttar Pradesh. It is currently being operated with 12175/12176 train numbers on a weekly basis.cite-ref-1[1]cite-ref-2[2]

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Service

The 12177/Howrah–Mathura Chambal Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1460 km in 26 hrs 55 mins. 12178/Mathura–Howrah Chambal Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1294 km in 26 hrs 20 mins.

Route & halts
Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 20 coaches:

• 1 AC II Tier
• 2 AC III Tier
• 10 sleeper coaches
• 5 general
• 2 second-class luggage/parcel vans

Traction

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

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12175/12176 Howrah–Gwalior Chambal Express.

See also
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External links

• 12177/Howrah - Mathura Chambal Express India Rail Info
• 12178/Mathura - Howrah Chambal Express India Rail Info
• Indian Railways

References

cite-note-11. Onboard housekeeping service in trains to improve cleanliness
cite-note-22. Temporary augmentation of trains