The 22454 / 22453 Meerut City–Lucknow Rajya Rani Express is a Superfast Express train of the

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series belonging to

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that runs between and Lucknow NE in India. It operates as train number 22454 from Meerut to Lucknow NE and as train number 22453 in the reverse direction serving the state of

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. It is part of the

series launched by the former railway minister of India, Ms.

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in the 2011/12 Rail Budge

Coaches

The 22454 / 53 Meerut City–Lucknow Rajya Rani Express has 1 AC Two Tier, 2 AC 3 Tier, 2 Indian Railways coaching stock, AC Chair Car, 7 Second Class seating, 2 General Unreserved and 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a

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As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of

depending on demand.

Rake sharing

The 22454 / 53 Meerut City–Lucknow Rajya Rani Express shares its rake with 11109 / 10 Jhansi–Lucknow Intercity Express.

Service

The 22454 Meerut City Lucknow Rajya Rani Express covers the distance of in 8 hours 05 mins (56.78 km/h) and in 7 hours 50 mins as 22453 Lucknow Meerut City Rajya Rani Express (58.60 km/h). As the average speed of the train is above , as per

rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 22454/22453 Meerut City–Lucknow Rajya Rani Express runs from via , , , , , , to .

Traction

As the route is now fully doubled and electrified, a

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-based

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hauls the train for its entire journey.

Operation

*22454 Meerut City–Lucknow Rajya Rani Express runs from Meerut City on a daily basis arriving at Lucknow NE the same da

*22453 Lucknow–Meerut City Rajya Rani Express runs from Lucknow NE on a daily basis arriving in Meerut the same day.

Accidents

2017

Eight coaches of the Meerut–Lucknow Rajya Rani Express derailed at 8:15 AM on 15 April 2017, between Rampur Junction railway station, Rampur and Mundapanda near a bridge over the

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. A total of 13 passengers were injured. Three of the derailed coaches overturned while seven went off the tracks. Railway Minister

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ordered an inquiry into the cause of accident. He also announced a compensation of 50,000 for the passengers injured in the derailment. A compensation of 50,000 and 25,000 for passengers with serious and minor injuries respectively was announced by UP

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References

External links

* * *http://adknack.in/tender/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/IMPORTANT_NOTICE_ENGLISH_10_X_8.pdf *http://www.90di.com/schedule/train/Indian%20Railways_22454.html *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pluwvlFfDek
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*http://media2.intoday.in/businesstoday/images/RailBudget_2011-12.pdf *http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Shatabdi-Exp-on-Lucknow-Junction-from-April-29/articleshow/32327591.cms {{DEFAULTSORT:Lucknow Junction - Meerut City Rajya Rani Express Transport in Meerut Passenger trains originating from Lucknow Rajya Rani Express trains