Shanti Express | |
Type: | Express |
Operator: | Western Railways |
Start: | (INDB) |
Stops: | 18 |
End: | (GNC) |
Distance: | 570km (350miles) |
Journeytime: | 12 hrs 10 mins |
Frequency: | Daily |
Class: | AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
Seating: | Yes |
Sleeping: | Yes |
Catering: | On-board catering |
Baggage: | Available |
Stock: | ICF coach |
Trainnumber: | 19309 / 19310 |
Speed: | 47km/h average with halts |
The 19309 / 19310 Shanti Express is a daily express train offered by Western Railways in India. It runs between of Indore City in the state of Madhya Pradesh and Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat. The name Shanti means 'peace' which reflects the peace messages given by the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi.[1] [2]
The train consists of 18 coaches :
The 19309/Shanti Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 570 km in 12 hrs 10 mins.[3]
The 19310/Shanti Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 570 km in 11 hrs 15 mins.[4]
The important halts of the train are :
Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Arrival station | Arrival time | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19309 | GNC | Gandhinagar Capital | 18:20 PM | Indore Junction | 06:30 AM | |
19310 | INDB | Indore Junction | 22:00 PM | Gandhinagar Capital | 09:45 AM |
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-5 electric locomotives on its entire journey.