Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Nagpur Superfast Express Explained

Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Nagpur Superfast Express
Type:Superfast
Locale:Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra
Operator:Western Railways
Stops:12
Distance:629km (391miles)
Journeytime:11 hours 30 minutes
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Autorack:No
Catering:Yes
Observation:The train was extended from Indore to Dr. Ambedkar Nagar (Mhow) from January 2020
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Otherfacilities:LHB coach
Stock:1 shared with Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Kamakhya Weekly Express
El:Yes
Trainnumber:12923/12924
Speed:55km/h (average with halts)

The 12923/12924 Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Nagpur Superfast Express is a weekly superfast train of Indian Railways, which runs between Dr. Ambedkar Nagar railway station of Indore, the largest city and commercial hub of Central Indian state Madhya Pradesh and Nagpur, the third largest city of neighbouring state Maharashtra.[1] [2] [3] The train was extended from Indore to Mhow from January 2020.[4]

Coach composition

The train consists of 22 coaches :

Service

12923/ Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Nagpur Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 608 km in 11 hrs 30 mins.[5]

The 12924/Nagpur–Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 608 km in 11 hrs 35 mins.[6]

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:[7]

Schedule

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
12923 INDB Dr. Ambedkar Nagar 20:55 Tue Nagpur Junction 08:25 Wed
12924 NGP 19:00 Wed 06:35 Thu

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-5 or WAP-4E electric locomotive.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Indore–Nagpur Express का एसी खराब, यात्रियों ने किया हंगामा. Nai Dunia. 19 July 2019 .
  2. https://www.bhaskar.com/mp/ratlam/news/power-car-generator-coaches-to-be-removed-from-12-trains-01668247.html Power car generator coaches will be removed from 12 trains of MP / Ratlam division, power will be received directly from the engine, trials will be done in 3, passenger coaches will be installed
  3. https://www.zeebiz.com/hindi/railways/indian-railway-has-changed-rake-express-train-running-between-indore-and-amritsar-lhb-rake-11868 Indian Railways put LHB coach on these trains, journey will be comfortable
  4. https://www.naidunia.com/madhya-pradesh/mhow-mhow-news-5250405 Two long-distance weekly trains will run from today
  5. Web site: 12923/Dr. Ambedkar Nagar - Nagpur Express. India Rail Info.
  6. Web site: 12924/Nagpur - Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Express. India Rail Info.
  7. Web site: 12923/Dr. Ambedkar Nagar - Nagpur SF Express - Indore to Nagpur WR/Western Zone - Railway Enquiry. M. Yash. India Rail Info. 2020-04-06.