Indore–Dehradun Express

The 14317/14318 Indore - Dehradun Express is a bi-weekly train service, which runs between Indore, the largest city and commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh and Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand in India.[1]

Indore - Dehradun Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleMadhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand
Current operator(s)Northern Railways
Route
StartIndore Junction (INDB)
Stops28
EndDehradun (DDN)
Distance travelled1,180 km (730 mi)
Average journey time28 hrs 40 mins
Service frequencyBi-weekly
Train number(s)14317/14318
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
E-Catering
Technical
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speedAverage Speed: 45 km/h (28 mph) Maximum Speed: 110 km/h (68 mph)
14317 Indore - Dehradun Express

Coach Composition

The train consists of 13 coaches :

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 1 AC III Tier
  • 5 Sleeper Class
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Laggage Rake

Service

The 14317/Indore - Dehradun Express has an average speed of 41 km/hr and covers 1180 km in 28 hrs 40 mins.[2]

The 14318/Dehradun - Indore Express has an average speed of 47 km/hr and covers 1180 km in 25 hrs 00 mins.[3]

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Schedule

Train NumberStation CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeDeparture DayArrival StationArrival TimeArrival Day
14317INDBIndore Junction15:00 PMSun,SatDehradun19:40 PMSun,Mon
14318DDNDehradun05:50 AMFri,SatIndore Junction06:50 AMSun,Sat

Rake Sharing

The train shares its rake with 14309/14310 Ujjaini Express.

Direction Reversal

Train reverses its direction 2 times at:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Tughlakabad Diesel Shed based WDM 3A or WDP 4D or WDP 4B diesel locomotive.

See also

References

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