Indore–Bhopal Express

The 19303/19304 Indore - Bhopal 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]

Indore - Bhopal Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleMadhya Pradesh
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
StartIndore Junction
Stops16
EndBhopal Junction
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

Coach Composition

The train consists of 14 coaches :

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

Service

The 19303/Indore - Bhopal Express has an average speed of 46 km/hr and covers 263 km in 5 hrs 45 mins.[3]

The 19304/Bhopal - Indore Express has an average speed of 47 km/hr and covers 263 km in 5 hrs 35 mins.[4]

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are :

Schedule

Train NumberStation CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeDeparture DayArrival StationArrival TimeArrival Day
19303INDBIndore Junction23:45 PMDailyBhopal Junction05:30 AMDaily
19304BPLBhopal Junction23:00 PMDailyIndore Junction04:35 AMDaily

Rake Sharing

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

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

See also

References

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