Himachal Express
The 14553/54 Delhi–Daulatpur Chowk Himachal Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Northern Railway zone that runs between & 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, 2 AC 3 tier, 2 Sleeper class, 8 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 in 10 hours 05 mins averaging & in 9 hours 30 mins as 14554 Daulatpur Chowk–Delhi Himachal Express averaging . As the average speed of the train is below  , as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge. Routeing. The 14553 / 54 Himachal Express runs from Delhi via , , Rupnagar, , , to Daulatpur Chowk. Traction. Despite electrification of more than 89% of the route up to , a Tughlakabad-based WDM-3A or WDP-3A locomotive hauls the train for its entire journey. Operation. 14553 Delhi–Daulatpur Chowk Himachal Express runs from Delhi on a daily basis reaching Daulatpur Chowk the next day. 14554 Daulatpur Chowk–Delhi Himachal Express runs from Daulatpur Chowk on a daily basis reaching Delhi the next day. Rake sharing. 14553 / 54 Himachal Express shares its  rake with the 14555 / 56 Delhi–Bareilly Express.