| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express |
| First service | 1 October 1969; 55 years ago (1969-10-01)[1] |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railway |
| 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) | 20473 / 20474 |
| 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 22471/22472Bikaner–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Intercity Express |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| 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, 56 km/h (35 mph) average including halts. |
The 20473 / 20474Chetak Express is aSuperfast Express express train belonging toIndian Railways –North Western Railway zone that runs betweenUdaipur City andDelhi Sarai Rohilla in India.
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 ofRajasthan,Haryana &Delhi.
It is named after the legendary horse ofMaharana Pratap –Chetak who has been immortalized in the ballads ofRajasthan. Previously this train ran as a Meter-Gauge Express till 2004 toUdaipur City & till 2007 toChittaurgarh.
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 apantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
During MG era, Chetak Express was numbered 4715 Up/4716 Dn. Service was started in 1969 betweenUdaipur City &Delhi Sarai Rohilla viaMavli Junction,Chittaurgarh Junction,Bhilwara,Nasirabad,Ajmer Junction,Kishangarh,Phulera Junction,Jaipur Junction,Ringas Junction,Shri Madhopur,Narnaul,Rewari,Gurgaon,Delhi Cantonment having reversal at Chittaurgarh & Jaipur. Until 2004, Timings for 4715 Up was Udaipur 18.20; Chittaurgarh 21.25/21.45; Ajmer 01.55/02.05; Jaipur 04.35/04.55; Delhi Sarai Rohilla 12.20; Timings for 4716 Dn was Delhi Sarai Rohilla 13.00; Jaipur 20.25/20.45; Ajmer 23.15/23.25; Chittaurgarh 03.35/03.55; Udaipur 07.00. Train used to cover 728 km (452 mi) kms in 18 hrs in both direction 40.44 km/h (25 mph)
The 20474 Chetak Express covers the distance of 673 km (418 mi) in 12 hours 05 mins at 55.72 km/h (35 mph) & in 12 hours 05 mins as 20473 Chetak Express at 55.72 km/h (35 mph). Timings now for 20474 is Udaipur City 17.00; Chittaurgarh 18.50/19.05; Ajmer 22.20/30; Ringus 00.47/50; Delhi Sarai Rohilla 05.05. Timings now for 20473 is Delhi Sarai Rohilla 19.40; Ringus 23.28/23.31; Ajmer 02.00/10; Chittaurgarh 05.25/40; Udaipur City 07.45.
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.
The 20474/20473 Chetak Express runs fromUdaipur City viaMavli Junction,Chittaurgarh Junction,Bhilwara,Nasirabad,Ajmer Junction,Kishangarh,Phulera Junction,Ringas Junction,Shri Madhopur,Narnaul,Rewari,Gurgaon,Delhi Cantonment toDelhi Sarai Rohilla
As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by aGaziabad Loco Shed-basedWAP-5 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
The train reverses its direction at;
The train sharing its rake with 22471/22472Bikaner–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Intercity Express.