Narmada Express

Narmada Express
Narmada Express standing at Indore Junction.
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleMadhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
First service1 November 1957; 66 years ago (1957-11-01)
Current operator(s)South East Central Railway
Route
TerminiIndore Junction (INDB)
Bilaspur Junction (BSP)
Stops49
Distance travelled1,007 km (626 mi)
Average journey time21 hrs 30 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)18233 / 18234
On-board services
Class(es)AC first, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesOverhead racks
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
broad gauge
Operating speed47 km/h (29 mph) average including halts.
Route map
Another view of departure of Narmada Express
Narmada Express departing from Indore

The 18233 / 18234 Narmada Express is a daily express train which runs between Indore city of Madhya Pradesh and Bilaspur city of Chhattisgarh.[1]

The name 'Narmada' signifies the largest river of Central India, Narmada River. As the train crosses holy river Narmada, the longest and most important river in Madhya Pradesh, so is named as Narmada Express.

Coach composition

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The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 1 AC First Class cum AC II Tier
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 11 Sleeper Class
  • 3 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Service

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The 18233/Narmada Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 1007 km in 24 hrs 00 mins.[2]

The 18234/Narmada Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 1007 km in 24 hrs 10 mins.[3]

Route & halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Schedule

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Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
18233 INDB Indore Junction 17:15 PM Daily Bilaspur Junction 17:15 PM Daily
18234 BSP Bilaspur Junction 10:40 AM Daily Indore Junction 10:50 AM Daily

Direction reversal

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Train reverses its direction at:

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by an Itarsi Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Indore to Bilaspur and vice versa.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Narmada Express में दो सामान्य श्रेणी के डिब्बे लगेंगे". Patrika (in Hindi).
  2. ^ "18233/Narmada Express". India Rail Info.
  3. ^ "18234/Narmada Express". India Rail Info.