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Indore–Bhopal Express

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Indore - Bhopal Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleMadhya Pradesh
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
TerminiIndore Junction
Bhopal Junction
Stops16
Distance travelled263 km (163 mi)
Average journey time5 hrs 45 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)19303/19304
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Technical
Operating speed46 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

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The train consists of 14 coaches :

  • 1 AC III Tier
  • 3 Sleeper Class
  • 8 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Service

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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

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The important halts of the train are :

Schedule

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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

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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

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Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP 5 or WAP 4E electric locomotives.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "इंदौर भोपाल पैसेंजर ट्रेन 4 से होगी एक्सप्रेस". Bhaskar (in Hindi).
  2. ^ "इंदौर-भोपाल ट्रेन में अधिक किराया लेने पर ज्ञापन दिया". Bhaskar (in Hindi).
  3. ^ "19303/Indore - Bhopal Express". India Rail Info.
  4. ^ "19304/Bhopal - Indore Express". India Rail Info.