Indore–Dehradun Express

The 14317/14318 Indore–Dehradun Express is a bi-weekly train service, which runs between Indore, the largest city and commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh and Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand in India.[1][2][3]

Indore–Dehradun Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleMadhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand
Current operator(s)Northern Railways
Route
TerminiIndore Junction (INDB)
Dehradun (DDN)
Stops27
Distance travelled1,180 km (730 mi)
Average journey time25 hrs 5 mins
Service frequencyBi-weekly
Train number(s)14317/14318
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Technical
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speedAverage speed: 47 km/h (29 mph) Maximum speed: 110 km/h (68 mph)
14317 Indore–Dehradun Express

Coach composition

The train operates with a standard LHB rake[4] and consists of 15 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 7 Sleeper Coaches
  • 3 General
  • 1 Second-class Luggage/parcel van


Service

  • 14317/ Indore–Dehradun Express has an average speed of 41 km/h and covers 1180 km in 28 hrs 40 mins.[5]
  • 14318/ Dehradun–Indore Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 1180 km in 25 hrs 00 mins.[6]

Route & Halts

The train halts at 27 stations including Indore and Dehradun, which are:

Schedule

Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
14317INDBIndore Junction15:00 PMSun,SatDehradun19:40 PMSun,Mon
14318DDNDehradun05:50 AMFri,SatIndore Junction06:50 AMSun,Sat

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 14309/14310 Ujjaini Express.

Direction reversal

Train reverses its direction 2 times at:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Diesel Loco Shed, Tughlakabad-based WDM-3A or WDP-4D or WDP-4B diesel locomotive.

See also

References

  1. "उज्‍जैन में इंदौर-देहरादून एक्सप्रेस का इंजन हुआ फेल". Nai Dunia.
  2. "Indore: Train to Dehradun four times a week from city". The Free Press Journal. FP News Service. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  3. "Madhya Pradesh: Overcrowded train leaves passengers in a lurch in Guna". The Free Press Journal. FP News Service. 5 December 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  4. "Indian Railways Update: Dehradun-Indore Express Resumes Operations With Modern LHB Coaches". News18. The Pioneer. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  5. "14317/Indore–Dehradun Express". India Rail Info.
  6. "14318/Dehradun–Indore Express". India Rail Info.
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