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]
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra | ||||
| First service | 2005 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Nagpur | ||||
| Stops | 12 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 629 km (391 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 11 hours 30 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12923/12924 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Auto-rack arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Observation facilities | The train was extended from Indore to Dr. Ambedkar Nagar (Mhow) from January 2020 | ||||
| Entertainment facilities | No | ||||
| Baggage facilities | No | ||||
| Other facilities | LHB coach | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | 1 shared with Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Kamakhya Weekly Express | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Electrification | Yes | ||||
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) (average with halts) | ||||
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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
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EOG | GS | GS | A1 | B1 | B2 | B3 | PC | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 | S7 | S8 | S9 | S10 | S11 | GS | GS | EOG |
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 number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12923 | INDB | Dr. Ambedkar Nagar | 20:55 | Tue | Nagpur Junction | 08:25 | Wed |
| 12924 | NGP | Nagpur Junction | 19:00 | Wed | Dr. Ambedkar Nagar | 06:35 | Thu |
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-5 or WAP-4E electric locomotive.
See also
References
- "Indore–Nagpur Express का एसी खराब, यात्रियों ने किया हंगामा". Nai Dunia. 19 July 2019.
- Power car generator coaches will be removed from 12 trains of MP / Ratlam division, power will be received directly from the engine, trials will be done in 3, passenger coaches will be installed
- Indian Railways put LHB coach on these trains, journey will be comfortable
- Two long-distance weekly trains will run from today
- "12923/Dr. Ambedkar Nagar - Nagpur Express". India Rail Info.
- "12924/Nagpur - Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Express". India Rail Info.
- M, Yash. "12923/Dr. Ambedkar Nagar - Nagpur SF Express - Indore to Nagpur WR/Western Zone - Railway Enquiry". India Rail Info. Retrieved 6 April 2020.