Indore–New Delhi Intercity Superfast Express Explained

Indore - New Delhi Intercity Superfast Express
Type:Superfast
Locale:Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi
Operator:Northern Railway
Start: (INDB)
Stops:19
End: (NDLS)
Distance:826km (513miles)
Journeytime:12 hours 15 minutes
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board Catering,
E-Catering
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Available
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:12415 / 12416
Speed:67km/h average including halts.

The 12415 / 12416 Indore–New Delhi Intercity Superfast 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

The train consists of 22 coaches :

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.[3]

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.[4]

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 16:35 PM Daily 06:10 AM Daily
12416 NDLS 22:00 PM Daily 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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: इंदौर-दिल्ली इंटरसिटी एक्सप्रेस आज भी रद्द. Bhaskar. hi.
  2. http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/northern-rly-shuffles-terminals-to-decongest-new-delhi-station/1/486255.html
  3. Web site: 12415/Indore - New Delhi Intercity Superfast Express. India Rail Info.
  4. Web site: 12416/New Delhi - Indore Intercity Superfast Express. India Rail Info.