Narmada Express
The 18233/18234 Narmada Express is a daily express train which runs between Indore city of Madhya Pradesh and Bilaspur city of Chhattisgarh.[1]
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South East Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Indore Junction (INDB) | ||||
| Stops | 70 | ||||
| End | Bilaspur Junction (BSP) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,007 km (626 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 24 hrs 00 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 18233/18234 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Entertainment facilities | No | ||||
| Baggage facilities | No | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge | ||||
| Operating speed | 42 km/h (26 mph), including halts | ||||
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The name 'Narmada' signifies the largest river of Central India, Narmada River. As the train crosses holy river Narmada, the longest and most important river in Madhya Pradesh, so is named as Narmada Express.
Coach compositionEdit
The train consists of 23 coaches:
- 1 AC First Class
- 1 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 11 Sleeper Class
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
ServiceEdit
The 18233/Narmada Express has an average speed of 42 km/hr and covers 1007 km in 24 hrs 00 mins.[2]
The 18234/Narmada Express has an average speed of 42 km/hr and covers 1007 km in 24 hrs 10 mins.[3]
Route & HaltsEdit
The important halts of the train are:
ScheduleEdit
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18233 | INDB | Indore Junction | 17:15 PM | Daily | Bilaspur Junction | 17:15 PM | Daily |
| 18234 | BSP | Bilaspur Junction | 10:40 AM | Daily | Indore Junction | 10:50 AM | Daily |
Direction reversalEdit
Train reverses its direction at:
TractionEdit
Both trains are hauled by an Itarsi-based WAP-4 locomotive from Indore to Itarsi and from Itarsi to Bilaspur it is hauled by an Itarsi-based WAP-7 locomotive and vice versa.
See alsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Narmada Express में दो सामान्य श्रेणी के डिब्बे लगेंगे". Patrika (in हिन्दी).
- ↑ "18233/Narmada Express". India Rail Info.
- ↑ "18234/Narmada Express". India Rail Info.