MAU UMB SPL (05301) runs from Mau Jn to Ambala. It departs from Mau Jn station (MAU) at and arrives at Ambala Cant Jn station (UMB) at . MAU UMB SPL takes 24 hrs to cover the distance of 1060 km between Mau Jn and Ambala. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 44.166666666666664 kmph. It has classes First AC (1A), Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), Third Economy (3E) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Thursday. Final chart for MAU UMB SPL is prepared at Mau Jn usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.
MAU UMB SPL 05301 coach position
MAU UMB SPL runs with an LHB Rake and has a total of 22 coaches. It has 1 first ac cum second ac coach, 2 second ac coaches, 6 third ac coaches, 5 sleeper coaches and 4 second seating unreserved coaches. The full coach composition is:
Ambala is an important city in the state of Haryana. There are many theories surrounding the name and origin of the place. It is believed that the city was founded by Amba Rajput, in the 14th century. Another theory states that the city gets its name from the words, 'Amba Wala', which translates to 'mango village', referring to mango grooves existing in the city. According to a third version, the district is named after a Hindu Goddess, known as 'Bhawani Amba'. After Independence, Ambala Cantonment has been serving as a major base of the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force. It has been a frontline air base for many years and was attacked by Pakistan Air Force in 1965. Ambala Central Jail, is the place where Mahatma Gandhi's assassin, Nathuram Godse, was hanged in November 1949. Ambala is a divisional headquarters of the Northern Railway Zone and is an important railway junction. Ambala Cantt station is among top 100 booking stations of India. Ambala Cantonment railway station is a junction station at the junction of Delhi-Kalka line and Moradabad-Ambala line cum Ambala-Attari line. It is the fifth busiest railway station in India after Kanpur Central, Vijayawada Junction, Delhi Junction and New Delhi in terms of frequency of trains. Ambala Cantt serves most number of Shatabdi Express trains after New Delhi. Nearest airport from Ambala is Chandigarh airport (IXC).
