The 22911 / 22912 Shipra Superfast Express Tri weekly Superfast Express train of Indian Railways, which runs between Indore Junction railway station of Indore, the largest city & commercial hub of Central Indian state Madhya Pradesh and Howrah, the commercial hub of Kolkata. The name 'Kshipra' signifies the Shipra River, one of the holiest river of Hindus near Ujjain City.[1][2]
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express | ||||
| Status | Running | ||||
| Locale | Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal | ||||
| First service | 18 August 1988 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Indore Junction (INDB) Howrah Junction (HWH) | ||||
| Stops | 35 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,738 km (1,080 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 30 hours 40 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22911 / 22912 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| 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) | ||||
| Electrification | Fully Electrified | ||||
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) maximum speed, 57 km/h (35 mph) average with halts | ||||
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Coach composition
editThe train consists of 22 LHB coach;
- AC II Tier: 1
- EOG cum Luggage Rake: 2
- AC III Tier: 4
- General Unreserved: 4
- Sleeper class: 11
Service
editThe 22911/Shipra Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 1738 km in 31 hrs 20 mins.[3]
The 22912/Shipra Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1738 km in 31 hrs 50 mins.[4]
Route and halts
editThe important halts of the train are ;
- Indore Junction
- Dewas Junction
- Ujjain Junction
- Shujalpur
- Sant Hirdaram Nagar
- Vidisha
- Bina Junction
- Saugor
- Damoh
- Katni Murwara Junction
- Maihar
- Satna Junction
- Manikpur Junction
- Prayagraj Chheoki Junction
- Mirzapur
- Chunar Junction
- Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction
- Sasaram Junction
- Dehri-on-Sone
- Anugraha Narayan Road
- Gaya Junction
- Koderma Junction
- Parasnath
- NSC Bose Gomoh
- Dhanbad Junction
- Asansol Junction
- Barddhaman Junction
- Howrah Junction.
Schedule
edit| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22911 | INDB | Indore Junction | 23:30 PM | Tue,Thu,Sat | Howrah Junction | 06:50 AM | Mon,Thu,Sat |
| 22912 | HWH | Howrah Junction | 17:45 PM | Mon,Thu,Sat | Indore Junction | 01:35 AM | Mon,Wed,Sat |
Rake sharing
editThe train shares its rake with 19313/19314 & 19321/19322 Indore–Patna Express.
Direction reversal
editThe train reverses its direction once at;
Traction
editBoth trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-5 or WAP-7 electric locomotive from Indore Junction to Howrah Junction and vice versa.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "15 अगस्त से नियमित होने वाली थी ये सुपरफास्ट ट्रेन, रेलवे भूल गया !". Patrika (in Hindi).
- ^ "Shipra Express case among two MPs". MP Breaking News.
- ^ "22911/Shipra Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "22912/Shipra Express". India Rail Info.