Indore–New Delhi Intercity Express
 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi |
| First service | 1 July 1992 |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Indore Junction (INDB) New Delhi (NDLS) |
| Stops | 20 |
| Distance travelled | 826 km (513 mi) |
| Average journey time | 13 hours 35 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 12415 / 12416 |
| 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 | On-board Catering, E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 61 km/h (38 mph) |
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The 12415 / 12416 Indore – New Delhi Intercity Express is a daily superfast train service which runs between Indore, the largest city and commercial hub of Central Indian state Madhya Pradesh and New Delhi, the capital city of India.[1]
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.[2]
Coach composition[edit]
The train consists of 22 coaches :
- 1 AC First Class
- 1 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 12 Sleeper Class
- 3 General Unreserved
- 2 End On Generator
Service[edit]
The 12415/Indore - New Delhi Intercity Express has an average speed of 61 km/h and covers 826 km in 13 hrs 35 mins.[3]
The 12416/New Delhi - Indore Intercity Express has an average speed of 60 km/h and covers 826 km in 13 hrs 40 mins.[4]
Route and halts[edit]
The important halts of the train are :
- Indore Junction
- Dewas Junction
- Ujjain Junction
- Nagda Junction
- Vikramgarh Alot
- Shamgarh
- Bhawani Mandi
- Ramganj Mandi Junction
- Kota Junction
- Sawai Madhopur Junction
- Gangapur City
- Shri Mahabirji
- Bayana Junction
- Bharatpur Junction
- Mathura Junction
- Faridabad
- Hazrat Nizamuddin
- New Delhi
Schedule[edit]
| 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[edit]
Train reverses its direction at:
Traction[edit]
Both trains are hauled by a Tughlakabad based WAP 7 electric locomotive from end to end.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "इंदौर-दिल्ली इंटरसिटी एक्सप्रेस आज भी रद्द". Bhaskar (in Hindi).
- ^ [1], indiatoday.in, 29 September 2015
- ^ "12415/Indore - New Delhi Intercity Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "12416/New Delhi - Indore Intercity Superfast Express". India Rail Info.