Himachal Express

The 14553/54 Delhi–Daulatpur Chowk 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.

It operates as train number 14553 from Delhi to Daulatpur Chowk and as train number 14554 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 14553 / 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 in 8 hours 45 mins averaging 47 km/h & in 7 hours 55 mins as 14554 Daulatpur Chowk–Delhi Himachal Express averaging 52 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.

Routeing
The 14553 / 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 electrified,Electric locomotive hauls the train for full journey : Ghaziabad-based WAP-7,Ghaziabad-based WAP-5,Tuglakabad-based WAP-4.

Operation
14553 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.

14554 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.