Habibganj Indore Junction AC Double Decker Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 27 September 2013[1] |
| Last service | originally 13 August 2014 now extended |
| Current operator(s) | West Central Railways |
| Ridership | Poor |
| Route | |
| Start | Bhopal Habibganj |
| Stops | 6 |
| End | Indore Junction |
| Distance travelled | 224 km (139 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No Pantry Car Coach attached |
| Observation facilities | Rake Sharing with 22185 / 86 Bhopal - Indore AC Double Decker Intercity Express |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railway coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed |
140 km/h (87 mph) maximum , 59.08 km/h (37 mph), including halts |
The 22183 / 84 Bhopal Habibganj Indore AC Double Decker Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways - West Central Railway zone that runs between Bhopal Habibganj and Indore Junction in India.
It operates as train number 22183 from Bhopal Habibganj to Indore Junction and as train number 22184 in the reverse direction serving the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Coaches
The 22183 / 84 Bhopal Habibganj Indore AC Double Decker Express on introduction had 11 AC Chair Car coaches but owing to poor response presently has only 3 AC Chair Car coaches. It does not have a Pantry Car Coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
22183 Bhopal Habibganj Indore AC Double Decker Express covers the distance of 224 kilometres in 3 hours 35 mins (62.51 km/hr) & in 4 hours 00 mins as 22184 Indore Bhopal Habibganj AC Double Decker Express (56.00 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 22183 / 84 Bhopal Habibganj Indore AC Double Decker Express runs from Bhopal Habibganj via Bairgarh, Maksi, Dewas Junction to Indore Junction.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, it is powered by a Tughlakabad based WAP 7 for its entire run .
Timings
22183 Bhopal Habibganj Indore AC Double Decker Express leaves Bhopal Habibganj on a daily basis at 06:00 hrs IST and reaches Indore Junction at 09:35 hrs IST the same day.
22184 Indore Bhopal Habibganj AC Double Decker Express leaves Indore Junction on a daily basis at 19:20 hrs IST and reaches Bhopal Habibganj at 23:20 hrs IST the same day.
References
- ↑ "AC Double Decker Train Service between Habibganj and Indore in Madhya Pradesh Flagged Off". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
- "Indore-Bhopal Double Decker runs with only 8 passengers | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dnaindia.com. Retrieved 2014-04-28.
- "Bhopal-Indore double decker may lose superfast status - The Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2014-04-28.
- "YouTube - HISTORIC DAY FOR BHOPAL ! HABIBGANJ INDORE DOUBLE DECKER INAUGURATED 27 Sep 2013". youtube.com. Retrieved 2014-04-28.
- "Construction World - Habibganj-Indore double decker train flagged off". constructionworld.in. Retrieved 2014-04-28.
- "Double-decker: A double whammy for women passengers - The Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2014-04-28.
- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/Indore-Bhopal-double-decker-to-go-off-tracks-on-Aug-13/articleshow/39860501.cms
- http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-indore-bhopal-double-decker-runs-with-only-8-passengers-1915681
- http://thehitavada.com/news-details/double-decker-train-to-continue-plying-between-habibganj-and-indore
External links
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 2014-04-05.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Retrieved 2014-04-05.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". irfca.org. Retrieved 2014-04-05.
