18237 - Chhattisgarh Express

The Chhattisgarh Express (18237) is a popular Indian train that connects Bilaspur and Amritsar. The train is named after the state of Chhattisgarh.

It is an express train and is operational under the South East Central Railway (SECR) of the Indian Railways. The train operates on a daily basis.

History

The Chhattisgarh Express was introduced in 1977. It was originally named the Bhopal-Bilaspur Chhattisgarh Aanchal Express because it operated between Bilaspur and Bhopal (Habibganj). It was the first train to start from the newly-constructed railway station at Habinganj. In 1980, the train’s services were extended to Bhopal Junction and then Hazrat Nizamuddin and New Delhi in 1987. Finally, in 1990 the train’s services were extended to Amritsar.

Timing and Distance

The Chhattisgarh Express departs from the Bilaspur Junction at 14:15 PM and arrives at Amritsar Station at 08:10 AM. It runs on a daily basis and covers 2,008 kms. The train completes its journey within 41 hours and 55 minutes.

Major stations along the Route

During its journey, the train travels through seven scenic states, namely Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi NCR and Punjab. This gives travelers an opportunity to witness the natural beauty and cross several important stations. Some of the important stations along this route are:

• Durg
• Amgaon
• Nagpur
• Itarsi Junction
• Bhopal
• Jhansi Junction
• Gwalior
• Agra Cantt
• Mathura Junction
• Hazrat Nizamuddin
• Meerut City
• Saharanpur
• Ludhiana
• Jalandhar City

Average Ticket Price

The approximate cost of booking a ticket on this train is:

• First AC approximately INR 4 895
• Second AC around INR 2,835
• Third AC roughly INR 1,920
• Sleeper approximately INR 720

Tatkal fares on this train are:

• First AC approximately INR 4,895
• Second AC around INR 3,355
• Third AC approximately INR 2,340
• Sleeper roughly INR 920

Facilities Onboard

The Chhattisgarh Express contains 24 coaches, accommodating travelers of all kinds. To make traveler's’ journey comfortable, the train provides facilities such as onboard catering, a pantry car, sheets, pillows, and blankets. Also, there are charging stations in all the coaches to ensure convenience.

The rush between Hazrat Nizamuddin Station and Amritsar station is generally high as Amritsar is both a religious and commercial destination. Therefore, it is suggested to book the ticket in advance. Download the Cleartrip app to make your booking on the Chhattisgarh Express today.