Indore–New Delhi Intercity Superfast Express Explained

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

Indore - New Delhi Intercity Superfast Express
Type:Intercity Superfast Express
Status:Running
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
Autorack:Above head
Catering:On-board Catering,
E-Catering
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Available
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
El:Fully Electrified
Trainnumber:12415 / 12416
Speed:67km/h 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 :

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 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. http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/northern-rly-shuffles-terminals-to-decongest-new-delhi-station/1/486255.html
  2. Web site: 12415/Indore - New Delhi Intercity Superfast Express. India Rail Info.
  3. Web site: 12416/New Delhi - Indore Intercity Superfast Express. India Rail Info.