Habibganj–Indore Junction AC Double Decker Express

The 22183 / 84 Bhopal Habibganj Indore AC Double Decker Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways - West Central Railway zone that runs between Bhopal Habibganj and Indore Junction in India.

Habibganj Indore Junction AC Double Decker Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service27 September 2013 (2013-09-27)[1]
Last serviceoriginally 13 August 2014 now extended
Current operator(s)West Central Railways
RidershipPoor
Route
StartBhopal Habibganj
Stops6
EndIndore Junction
Distance travelled224 km (139 mi)
Service frequencyDaily
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo Pantry Car Coach attached
Observation facilitiesRake Sharing with 22185 / 86 Bhopal - Indore AC Double Decker Intercity Express
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railway coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed140 km/h (87 mph) maximum
, 59.08 km/h (37 mph), including halts

It operates as train number 22183 from Bhopal Habibganj to Indore Junction and as train number 22184 in the reverse direction serving the state of Madhya Pradesh.

Coaches

The 22183 / 84 Bhopal Habibganj Indore AC Double Decker Express on introduction had 11 AC Chair Car coaches but owing to poor response presently has only 3 AC Chair Car coaches. It does not have a Pantry Car Coach.

As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

22183 Bhopal Habibganj Indore AC Double Decker Express covers the distance of 224 kilometres in 3 hours 35 mins (62.51 km/hr) & in 4 hours 00 mins as 22184 Indore Bhopal Habibganj AC Double Decker Express (56.00 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 22183 / 84 Bhopal Habibganj Indore AC Double Decker Express runs from Bhopal Habibganj via Bairgarh, Maksi, Dewas Junction to Indore Junction.

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, it is powered by a Tughlakabad based WAP 7 for its entire run .

Timings

22183 Bhopal Habibganj Indore AC Double Decker Express leaves Bhopal Habibganj on a daily basis at 06:00 hrs IST and reaches Indore Junction at 09:35 hrs IST the same day.

22184 Indore Bhopal Habibganj AC Double Decker Express leaves Indore Junction on a daily basis at 19:20 hrs IST and reaches Bhopal Habibganj at 23:20 hrs IST the same day.

References
  1. "AC Double Decker Train Service between Habibganj and Indore in Madhya Pradesh Flagged Off". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
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