Indore–New Delhi Intercity Superfast Express
Train in India
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The 12415 / 12316 Indore–New Delhi Intercity Superfast Express is a superfast express train service which runs between Indore, the largest city and commercial hub of Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and New Delhi, the capital city of India. It is also called as the rajdhani express of Indore by railfans .
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Intercity Superfast Express |
| Locale | Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi |
| First service | 1 July 1992 |
| Current operator | Northern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Indore (INDB) New Delhi (NDLS) |
| Stops | 19 |
| Distance travelled | 826 km (513 mi) |
| Average journey time | 12 hours 15 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number | 12415 / 12416 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering, E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 67 km/h (42 mph) average including halts. |
This train is the only lengthy train from Indore, having a total of 22 Coaches and is the most preferable choice of the Indore people to reach Delhi. This train is the only ISO Certified train of Indore.[1]
Coach composition
The train consists of 22 LHB coaches:
- 1 AC First Class
- 2 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 2 AC III Tier Economy
- 6 Sleeper Class
- 3 General Unreserved
- 1 End on Generator (EoG)
- 1 Seating Luggage Rake (SLR)
Service
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12415 | INDB | Indore Junction | 16:35 PM | Daily | New Delhi | 06:10 AM | Daily |
| 12416 | NDLS | New Delhi | 22:00 PM | Daily | Indore Junction | 11:40 AM | Daily |
Direction reversal
Train reverses its direction at:
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Tughlakabad Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.