Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Nagpur Superfast Express

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]

Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Nagpur Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleMadhya Pradesh, Maharashtra
First service2005 (2005)
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
TerminiDr. Ambedkar Nagar
Nagpur
Stops12
Distance travelled629 km (391 mi)
Average journey time11 hours 30 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)12923/12924
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesYes
Observation facilitiesThe train was extended from Indore to Dr. Ambedkar Nagar (Mhow) from January 2020
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesLHB coach
Technical
Rolling stock1 shared with Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Kamakhya Weekly Express
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph) (average with halts)
Route map

Coach composition

The train consists of 22 coaches :

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 11 Sleeper class
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 1 Pantry car
  • 2 End-on Generator
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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 numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
12923INDBDr. Ambedkar Nagar20:55TueNagpur Junction08:25Wed
12924NGPNagpur Junction19:00WedDr. Ambedkar Nagar06:35Thu

Traction

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

See also

References

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