Vindhyachal Express

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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
First service1 March 1955; 71 years ago (1955-03-01)
Current operatorWest Central Railway
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Vindhyachal Express
Vindhyachal Express At Itarsi Junction railway station
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleMadhya Pradesh
First service1 March 1955; 71 years ago (1955-03-01)
Current operatorWest Central Railway
Route
TerminiItarsi (ET)
Bhopal (BPL)
Stops37
Distance travelled735 km (457 mi)
Average journey time18 hours approx.
Service frequencyDaily
Train number11271 / 11272
On-board services
ClassesAC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed41 km/h (25 mph) average including halts.
Route map
Vindhyachal Express (Bhopal–Itarsi) route map
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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

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Schedule for Train 11271
DayStation NameArrivalDepartureHalt (min)Distance (km)
1Itarsi Jn16:2000
1Guramkhedi16:4916:50139.0
1Sohagpur16:5917:00148.8
1Pipariya17:1317:15266.7
1Bankhedi17:2917:30185.3
1Salichauka Road17:4417:451102.0
1Gadarwara17:5818:002115.9
1Bohani18:0918:101128.9
1Kareli18:2318:252144.4
1Narsinghpur18:3818:402160.3
1Belkhera18:5018:522171.6
1Karak Bel19:0919:101176.0
1Shridham19:2819:302191.4
1Bhitoni19:4319:452214.8
1Bheraghat19:5419:562227.9
1Madan Mahal20:2320:252241.0
1Jabalpur20:5521:0510244.4
1Deori21:2321:252261.3
1Gosalpur21:3321:352271.9
1Sihora Road21:4321:452282.9
1Dundi21:5321:552297.9
1Sleemanabad Road22:0322:052307.4
1Katni Murwara22:4522:505335.3
1Rithi23:1323:152365.4
1Salaia23:3323:352384.0
2Bandakpur00:0800:102429.1
2Damoh00:3500:405444.5
2GaneshGanj01:3801:402483.5
2Makronia02:0802:102514.5
2Saugor02:3002:4010521.6
2Jeruwa Khera03:4803:502556.5
2Khurai04:2804:302574.4
2Bina Jn06:3506:4510596.1
2Mandi Bamora07:0407:062613.5
2Ganj Basoda07:2707:292641.9
2GulabGanj07:4407:462660.3
2Vidisha08:0308:052681.4
2Sanchi08:1808:202690.8
2Bhopal Jn10:200734.8
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Train 11272: Bhopal to Itarsi

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Schedule for Train 11272
DayStation NameArrivalDepartureHalt (min)Distance (km)
1Bhopal Jn18:2000
1Sanchi18:5418:56244.0
1Vidisha19:0919:10153.4
1GulabGanj19:2819:30274.5
1Ganj Basoda19:4319:45292.9
1Mandi Bamora20:1520:172121.3
1Bina Jn20:4020:5010138.7
1Khurai21:2321:252160.4
1Jeruwa Khera21:4321:452178.3
1Saugor22:5523:0510213.2
1Makronia23:1823:202220.3
1GaneshGanj23:4323:452251.3
2Damoh00:3000:4010290.3
2Bandakpur01:0301:052305.7
2Salaia01:3801:402350.8
2Rithi02:0802:102369.4
2Katni Murwara03:4503:505399.5
2Sleemanabad Road04:2304:252427.4
2Dundi04:3804:402436.9
2Sihora Road05:1805:202451.9
2Gosalpur05:2805:302462.9
2Deori05:4305:452473.5
2Jabalpur06:2506:3510490.4
2Madan Mahal06:4806:502493.8
2Bheraghat07:2807:302506.9
2Bhitoni07:3807:402520.0
2Shridham07:5808:002543.3
2Karak Bel08:2308:252558.8
2Belkhera08:3608:382563.2
2Narsinghpur08:5008:522574.5
2Kareli09:0309:052590.3
2Bohani09:1809:202605.9
2Gadarwara09:3809:402618.9
2Salichauka Road09:4809:502632.8
2Bankhedi10:1310:152649.4
2Pipariya10:4310:452668.0
2Sohagpur10:5811:002686.0
2Guramkhedi11:2311:252695.8
2Itarsi Jn12:200734.8
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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.


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