Indore–Bhopal Express
(Redirected from Habibganj–Indore InterCity Express)
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Madhya Pradesh |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Indore Junction Bhopal Junction |
| Stops | 16 |
| Distance travelled | 263 km (163 mi) |
| Average journey time | 5 hrs 45 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 19303/19304 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Operating speed | 46 km/h (29 mph) average with halts |
The 19303/19304 Indore - Bhopal Express also known as Raatrani Express is an express train which runs between Indore Junction railway station of Indore, the largest city & commercial hub of Central Indian state Madhya Pradesh and Bhopal Junction railway station of Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh.[1][2]
Coach composition
[edit]The train consists of 14 coaches :
- 1 AC III Tier
- 3 Sleeper Class
- 8 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Service
[edit]The 19303/Indore - Bhopal Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 263 km in 5 hrs 45 mins.[3]
The 19304/Bhopal - Indore Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 263 km in 5 hrs 35 mins.[4]
Route and halts
[edit]The important halts of the train are :
- Indore Junction
- Dewas Junction
- Ujjain Junction
- Maksi Junction
- Bercha
- Akodia
- Shujalpur
- Kalapipal
- Jabri
- Sehore
- Sant Hirdaram Nagar
- Bhopal Junction
Schedule
[edit]| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19303 | INDB | Indore Junction | 23:15 PM | Daily | Bhopal Junction | 05:10 AM | Daily |
| 19304 | BPL | Bhopal Junction | 23:10 PM | Daily | Indore Junction | 04:55 AM | Daily |
Rake sharing
[edit]The train shares its rake with:
- Indore – Bhandarkund Panchvalley Fast Passenger
- Chhindwara – Indore Panchvalley Fast Passenger
- Indore – Maksi Passenger
- Bhopal – Ujjain Passenger
- Bhandarkund – Betul Passenger
- Betul – Chhindwara Passenger
Traction
[edit]Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP 5 or WAP 4E electric locomotives.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "इंदौर भोपाल पैसेंजर ट्रेन 4 से होगी एक्सप्रेस". Bhaskar (in Hindi).
- ^ "इंदौर-भोपाल ट्रेन में अधिक किराया लेने पर ज्ञापन दिया". Bhaskar (in Hindi).
- ^ "19303/Indore - Bhopal Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "19304/Bhopal - Indore Express". India Rail Info.