Vindhyachal Express
Train in India
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The 11271 / 11272 Vindhyachal Express is an express train service operated by West Central Railway zone. It runs between Bhopal Junction and Itarsi Junction in Madhya Pradesh. The name Vindhyachal signifies the Vindhyachal hill valley of Madhya Pradesh state.
Service typeExpress
LocaleMadhya Pradesh
First service1 March 1955
Current operatorWest Central Railway
Vindhyachal Express At Itarsi Junction railway station | |||||
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Madhya Pradesh | ||||
| First service | 1 March 1955 | ||||
| Current operator | West Central Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Itarsi (ET) Bhopal (BPL) | ||||
| Stops | 37 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 735 km (457 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 18 hours approx. | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number | 11271 / 11272 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Classes | AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 41 km/h (25 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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Number
The numbers allotted for the train are:
- 11271 – Itarsi Junction to Bhopal Junction.
- 11272 – Bhopal Junction to Itarsi Junction.
Route and halts
The Vindhyachal Express operates daily, connecting Itarsi Junction and Bhopal Junction. The train traverses through various important stations across Madhya Pradesh. The detailed schedule for both directions is provided below.
Train 11271: Itarsi to Bhopal
| Day | Station Name | Arrival | Departure | Halt (min) | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Itarsi Jn | 16:20 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | Guramkhedi | 16:49 | 16:50 | 1 | 39.0 |
| 1 | Sohagpur | 16:59 | 17:00 | 1 | 48.8 |
| 1 | Pipariya | 17:13 | 17:15 | 2 | 66.7 |
| 1 | Bankhedi | 17:29 | 17:30 | 1 | 85.3 |
| 1 | Salichauka Road | 17:44 | 17:45 | 1 | 102.0 |
| 1 | Gadarwara | 17:58 | 18:00 | 2 | 115.9 |
| 1 | Bohani | 18:09 | 18:10 | 1 | 128.9 |
| 1 | Kareli | 18:23 | 18:25 | 2 | 144.4 |
| 1 | Narsinghpur | 18:38 | 18:40 | 2 | 160.3 |
| 1 | Belkhera | 18:50 | 18:52 | 2 | 171.6 |
| 1 | Karak Bel | 19:09 | 19:10 | 1 | 176.0 |
| 1 | Shridham | 19:28 | 19:30 | 2 | 191.4 |
| 1 | Bhitoni | 19:43 | 19:45 | 2 | 214.8 |
| 1 | Bheraghat | 19:54 | 19:56 | 2 | 227.9 |
| 1 | Madan Mahal | 20:23 | 20:25 | 2 | 241.0 |
| 1 | Jabalpur | 20:55 | 21:05 | 10 | 244.4 |
| 1 | Deori | 21:23 | 21:25 | 2 | 261.3 |
| 1 | Gosalpur | 21:33 | 21:35 | 2 | 271.9 |
| 1 | Sihora Road | 21:43 | 21:45 | 2 | 282.9 |
| 1 | Dundi | 21:53 | 21:55 | 2 | 297.9 |
| 1 | Sleemanabad Road | 22:03 | 22:05 | 2 | 307.4 |
| 1 | Katni Murwara | 22:45 | 22:50 | 5 | 335.3 |
| 1 | Rithi | 23:13 | 23:15 | 2 | 365.4 |
| 1 | Salaia | 23:33 | 23:35 | 2 | 384.0 |
| 2 | Bandakpur | 00:08 | 00:10 | 2 | 429.1 |
| 2 | Damoh | 00:35 | 00:40 | 5 | 444.5 |
| 2 | GaneshGanj | 01:38 | 01:40 | 2 | 483.5 |
| 2 | Makronia | 02:08 | 02:10 | 2 | 514.5 |
| 2 | Saugor | 02:30 | 02:40 | 10 | 521.6 |
| 2 | Jeruwa Khera | 03:48 | 03:50 | 2 | 556.5 |
| 2 | Khurai | 04:28 | 04:30 | 2 | 574.4 |
| 2 | Bina Jn | 06:35 | 06:45 | 10 | 596.1 |
| 2 | Mandi Bamora | 07:04 | 07:06 | 2 | 613.5 |
| 2 | Ganj Basoda | 07:27 | 07:29 | 2 | 641.9 |
| 2 | GulabGanj | 07:44 | 07:46 | 2 | 660.3 |
| 2 | Vidisha | 08:03 | 08:05 | 2 | 681.4 |
| 2 | Sanchi | 08:18 | 08:20 | 2 | 690.8 |
| 2 | Bhopal Jn | 10:20 | 0 | 734.8 |
Train 11272: Bhopal to Itarsi
| Day | Station Name | Arrival | Departure | Halt (min) | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhopal Jn | 18:20 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | Sanchi | 18:54 | 18:56 | 2 | 44.0 |
| 1 | Vidisha | 19:09 | 19:10 | 1 | 53.4 |
| 1 | GulabGanj | 19:28 | 19:30 | 2 | 74.5 |
| 1 | Ganj Basoda | 19:43 | 19:45 | 2 | 92.9 |
| 1 | Mandi Bamora | 20:15 | 20:17 | 2 | 121.3 |
| 1 | Bina Jn | 20:40 | 20:50 | 10 | 138.7 |
| 1 | Khurai | 21:23 | 21:25 | 2 | 160.4 |
| 1 | Jeruwa Khera | 21:43 | 21:45 | 2 | 178.3 |
| 1 | Saugor | 22:55 | 23:05 | 10 | 213.2 |
| 1 | Makronia | 23:18 | 23:20 | 2 | 220.3 |
| 1 | GaneshGanj | 23:43 | 23:45 | 2 | 251.3 |
| 2 | Damoh | 00:30 | 00:40 | 10 | 290.3 |
| 2 | Bandakpur | 01:03 | 01:05 | 2 | 305.7 |
| 2 | Salaia | 01:38 | 01:40 | 2 | 350.8 |
| 2 | Rithi | 02:08 | 02:10 | 2 | 369.4 |
| 2 | Katni Murwara | 03:45 | 03:50 | 5 | 399.5 |
| 2 | Sleemanabad Road | 04:23 | 04:25 | 2 | 427.4 |
| 2 | Dundi | 04:38 | 04:40 | 2 | 436.9 |
| 2 | Sihora Road | 05:18 | 05:20 | 2 | 451.9 |
| 2 | Gosalpur | 05:28 | 05:30 | 2 | 462.9 |
| 2 | Deori | 05:43 | 05:45 | 2 | 473.5 |
| 2 | Jabalpur | 06:25 | 06:35 | 10 | 490.4 |
| 2 | Madan Mahal | 06:48 | 06:50 | 2 | 493.8 |
| 2 | Bheraghat | 07:28 | 07:30 | 2 | 506.9 |
| 2 | Bhitoni | 07:38 | 07:40 | 2 | 520.0 |
| 2 | Shridham | 07:58 | 08:00 | 2 | 543.3 |
| 2 | Karak Bel | 08:23 | 08:25 | 2 | 558.8 |
| 2 | Belkhera | 08:36 | 08:38 | 2 | 563.2 |
| 2 | Narsinghpur | 08:50 | 08:52 | 2 | 574.5 |
| 2 | Kareli | 09:03 | 09:05 | 2 | 590.3 |
| 2 | Bohani | 09:18 | 09:20 | 2 | 605.9 |
| 2 | Gadarwara | 09:38 | 09:40 | 2 | 618.9 |
| 2 | Salichauka Road | 09:48 | 09:50 | 2 | 632.8 |
| 2 | Bankhedi | 10:13 | 10:15 | 2 | 649.4 |
| 2 | Pipariya | 10:43 | 10:45 | 2 | 668.0 |
| 2 | Sohagpur | 10:58 | 11:00 | 2 | 686.0 |
| 2 | Guramkhedi | 11:23 | 11:25 | 2 | 695.8 |
| 2 | Itarsi Jn | 12:20 | 0 | 734.8 |
Loco link
The train is hauled by an Itarsi Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.
Coach composition
Normally the train consists of 15 ICF coaches as follows:
- 1 AC III Tier
- 4 Sleeper
- 8 General
- 2 Luggage cum Parcel
References
- "Vindhyachal Express (11271) Live Running Status". RailRadar. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
- "Vindhyachal Express (11272) Live Running Status". RailRadar. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
