Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Bhopal Intercity Express
The 19323/19324 Dr. Ambedkar Nagar - Bhopal Intercity Express is a daily intercity express train which runs between Dr. Ambedkar Nagar of Mhow and Bhopal Junction.
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Intercity Express | ||||
| Locale | Madhya Pradesh | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Bhopal Junction | ||||
| Stops | 8 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 238 km (148 mi)(Indore) | ||||
| Average journey time | 4 hours 35 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 19323/19324; | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | 2nd sitting, AC Chair, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Available | ||||
| Auto-rack arrangements | Available | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | ICF coach | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 90.00 km/h maximum 49 km/h (30 mph) (average with halts) | ||||
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This train was previously running between Indore Junction and Bhopal Junction, but the train was extended up to Dr. Ambedkar Nagar in 2019.[1]
Coach Composition
The train consists of 15 coaches :
- 1 AC Chair Car
- 3 Reserved Chair Car
- 9 Second Class Chair Car
- 2 SLR cum Luggage Car
Service
The 19323/Dr. Ambedkar Nagar - Bhopal Intercity Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 238 km in 4 hrs 35 mins.[2]
The 19324/Bhopal - Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Intercity Express has an average speed of 45 km/h and covers 238 km in 5 hrs 15 mins.[3]
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are :
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19323 | DADN | Dr. Ambedkar Nagar | 06:15 AM | Daily | Bhopal Junction | 10:50 AM | Daily |
| 19324 | BPL | Bhopal Junction | 16:55 PM | Daily | Dr. Ambedkar Nagar | 22:10 PM | Daily |
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 59393/59394 Bhopal - Dahod Fast Passenger.
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Locomotive Shed based WAP-5 or WAP-4E electric locomotive.
References
- "इंटरसिटी व मालवा एक्सप्रेस को महू तक बढ़ाया, भोपाल से महू जाना हुआ आसान". Nai Dunia (in Hindi).
- "19323/Dr. Ambedkar Nagar - Bhopal Intercity Express". India Rail Info.
- "19324/Bhopal - Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Intercity Express". India Rail Info.