Sutlej Express


The Sutlej Express is an express train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between Firozpur Cantonment and Chandigarh Junction in India. Earlier, it was used to run between Firozpur Cantonment and Ludhiana Junction, Later it was extended up to Chandigarh Junction. It is currently being operated with 14629/14630 train numbers on a daily basis.

Service

The 14629/Sutlej Express has average speed of 48 km/hr and covers 230 km in 5 h 40 m. The 14630/Sutlej Express has average speed of 49 km/hr and covers 230 km in 5 h 05 m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:
Chandigarh
SAS Nagar Mohali
New Morinda Junction
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 km/h. The train consist of 16 coaches:
The Route is partially electrified yet so both trains are hauled by a Ludhiana Loco Shed based WDM 3A diesel locomotive from Firozpur to Ludhiana and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 14601/14602 Firozpur Cantonment - Shri Ganganagar Express and 54641/54642 Delhi - Firozpur Passenger.
Rake Reversal
Train reverses its direction at Ludhiana junction in vice versa.