| Narmada Express | |
| Type: | Express |
| Operator: | South East Central Railway |
| Start: | (INDB) |
| Stops: | 49 |
| End: | (BSP) |
| Distance: | 1007km (626miles) |
| Journeytime: | 21 hrs 30 mins |
| Frequency: | Daily |
| Class: | AC first, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation: | Overhead racks |
| Baggage: | No |
| Otherfacilities: | Below the seats |
| Stock: | ICF coach |
| Gauge: | broad gauge |
| Trainnumber: | 18233 / 18234 |
| Speed: | 47km/h average including halts. |
The 18233 / 18234 Narmada Express is a daily express train which runs between Indore city of Madhya Pradesh and Bilaspur city of Chhattisgarh.[1]
The name 'Narmada' signifies the largest river of Central India, Narmada River. As the train crosses holy river Narmada, the longest and most important river in Madhya Pradesh, so is named as Narmada Express.
The train consists of 22 coaches:
The 18233/Narmada Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 1007 km in 24 hrs 00 mins.[2]
The 18234/Narmada Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 1007 km in 24 hrs 10 mins.[3]
The important halts of the train are:
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18233 | INDB | Indore Junction | 17:15 PM | Daily | Bilaspur Junction | 17:15 PM | Daily | |
| 18234 | BSP | Bilaspur Junction | 10:40 AM | Daily | Indore Junction | 10:50 AM | Daily |
Train reverses its direction at:
Both trains are hauled by an Itarsi Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Indore to Bilaspur and vice versa.