Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Nagpur Superfast Express

The 12923/12924 Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Nagpur Superfast Express is a weekly superfast train of Indian Railways, which runs between Dr. Ambedkar Nagar railway station of Indore, the largest city and commercial hub of Central Indian state Madhya Pradesh and Nagpur, the third largest city of neighbouring state Maharashtra.[1][2][3] The train was extended from Indore to Mhow from January 2020.[4]

Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Nagpur Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleMadhya Pradesh, Maharashtra
First service2005; 19 years ago (2005)
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
TerminiDr. Ambedkar Nagar
Nagpur
Stops12
Distance travelled629 km (391 mi)
Average journey time11 hours 30 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)12923/12924
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesYes
Observation facilitiesThe train was extended from Indore to Dr. Ambedkar Nagar (Mhow) from January 2020
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesLHB coach
Technical
Rolling stock1 shared with Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Kamakhya Weekly Express
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph) (average with halts)
Route map

Coach composition

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The train consists of 22 coaches :

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 11 Sleeper class
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 1 Pantry car
  • 2 End-on Generator
Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
  EOG GS GS A1 B1 B2 B3 PC S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 GS GS EOG

Service

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12923/ Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Nagpur Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 608 km in 11 hrs 30 mins.[5]

The 12924/Nagpur–Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 608 km in 11 hrs 35 mins.[6]

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:[7]

Schedule

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Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
12923 INDB Dr. Ambedkar Nagar 20:55 Tue Nagpur Junction 08:25 Wed
12924 NGP Nagpur Junction 19:00 Wed Dr. Ambedkar Nagar 06:35 Thu

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-5 or WAP-4E electric locomotive.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Indore–Nagpur Express का एसी खराब, यात्रियों ने किया हंगामा". Nai Dunia. 19 July 2019.
  2. ^ Power car generator coaches will be removed from 12 trains of MP / Ratlam division, power will be received directly from the engine, trials will be done in 3, passenger coaches will be installed
  3. ^ Indian Railways put LHB coach on these trains, journey will be comfortable
  4. ^ Two long-distance weekly trains will run from today
  5. ^ "12923/Dr. Ambedkar Nagar - Nagpur Express". India Rail Info.
  6. ^ "12924/Nagpur - Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Express". India Rail Info.
  7. ^ M, Yash. "12923/Dr. Ambedkar Nagar - Nagpur SF Express - Indore to Nagpur WR/Western Zone - Railway Enquiry". India Rail Info. Retrieved 6 April 2020.