Patalkot Express
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The Patalkot Express is a Express train which runs between Chhindwara Junction railway station in the city of Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh and Firozpur the city of Punjab. The name "Patalkot" signifies the nearest tourist spot of Patalkot.
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| Overview | |
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| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Madhya Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Delhi |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Chhindwara Junction |
| Stops | 19 |
| End | Firozpur Punjab |
| Average journey time | 21 hours 30 min |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 14623DN / 14624UP |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Two Tier, AC Three Tier ,Second Setting, Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Observation facilities | Rake Sharing 14625/14626 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Firozpur Intercity Express |
| Technical | |
| Operating speed | 60 km/h (37 mph) average with halts |
Arrival and departureEdit
Patalkot express (14624/14623)/ Kanahan Valley express 11101/11102 used to run between Chhindwara and Jhansi/Gwalior are planned to be extended to Sarai Rohilla (Delhi) with new train numbers (14009, 14010, 14019, 14020) and new timetable. Present train bookings have been suspended from the end of August 2012. The new trains have started as of 1 January 2013, with numbers 14009 and 14010.
Routes and haltsEdit
The train goes via Parasia, Amla Junction, Itarsi Junction, Bhopal Junction and Agra Cantt. The important halts of the train are:
Coach compositionEdit
The train consists of 18 coaches of which:
- 1 AC II tier
- 2 AC III tier
- 7 sleeper
- 6 general
- 2 brake cum luggage van
Average speed and frequencyEdit
The train runs daily with an average speed of 49 km/hour.