Jabalpur–Indore Intercity Express Explained

Jabalpur - Indore Intercity Express
Type:Express
Operator:West Central Railway zone
Stops:14
Distance:756km (470miles)
Journeytime:15 hours 20 mins
Frequency:Tri weekly
Class:general unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No
Stock:Standard Indian Railways Coaches
Trainnumber:11701 / 11702
Speed:49km/h

The 11701 / 11702 Jabalpur- Indore Intercity Express is a tri-weekly Express inter city train service which runs between Indore Junction railway station of Indore, the largest city and commercial hub of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, and Jabalpur, a major city in Madhya Pradesh, India.[1]

Coaches

The 11701 / 02 Jabalpur - Indore Junction Intercity Express has 11 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 11701 - Intercity Express covers the distance of 756km (470miles) in 15 hours 20 mins (49 km/h) and in 15 hours 25 mins as the 11702 - Intercity Express (49 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is less than 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare should includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 11701 / 02 Jabalpur - Indore Junction Intercity Express runs from via,, to .

Traction

As the route is going to electrification, a based WDM-5 Electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

See also

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Notes and References

  1. http://naidunia.jagran.com/madhya-pradesh/jabalpur-jabalpur-news-1041255