Indore–New Delhi Intercity Superfast Express

Best Daily Train From Indore Junction to New Delhi and vice versa

Indore - New Delhi Intercity Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeIntercity Superfast Express
StatusRunning
LocaleMadhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi
First service1 July 1992; 32 years ago (1992-07-01)
Current operator(s)Northern Railway
Route
TerminiIndore (INDB)
New Delhi (NDLS)
Stops19
Distance travelled826 km (513 mi)
Average journey time12 hours 15 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12415 / 12416
On-board services
Class(es)AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Auto-rack arrangementsAbove head
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering,
E-Catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationFully Electrified
Operating speed67 km/h (42 mph) average including halts.

The 12415 / 12316 Indore – New Delhi Intercity Superfast Express is a Daily Intercity Superfast Express train service which runs between Indore, the largest city and commercial hub of Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and New Delhi, the capital city of India. It is also called as the rajdhani express of Indore by railfans .

This train is the only lengthy train from Indore, having a total of 22 Coaches and is the most preferable choice of the Indore people to reach Delhi. This train is the only ISO Certified train of Indore.[1]

Coach composition

The train consists of 22 coaches :

  • 1 AC First Class
  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 2 AC III Economy Tier
  • 6 Sleeper Class
  • 3 General Unreserved
  • 2 End On Generator

Service

The 12415 Indore-New Delhi Intercity Superfast Express has an average speed of 61 km/h and covers 826 km in 13 hrs 35 mins.[2]

The 12416 New Delhi-Indore Intercity Superfast Express has an average speed of 60 km/h and covers 826 km in 13 hrs 40 mins.[3]

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are :

Schedule

Train Number Station Code Departure Station Departure Time Departure Day Arrival Station Arrival Time Arrival Day
12415 INDB Indore Junction 16:35 PM Daily New Delhi 06:10 AM Daily
12416 NDLS New Delhi 22:00 PM Daily Indore Junction 11:40 AM Daily

Direction reversal

Train reverses its direction at:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Tughlakabad Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.

See also

References

  1. ^ [1], indiatoday.in, 29 September 2015
  2. ^ "12415/Indore - New Delhi Intercity Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
  3. ^ "12416/New Delhi - Indore Intercity Superfast Express". India Rail Info.

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