Service type Superfast Current operator(s) West Central Railways Start Bhopal Habibganj | First service 27 September 2013 [1] Ridership Poor [4] | |
Last service originally 13 August 2014 [2] now extended [3] | ||
The 22183 / 84 Bhopal Habibganj Indore AC Double Decker Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways - West Central Railway zone that runs between Bhopal Habibganj and Indore Junction in India.
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It operates as train number 22183 from Bhopal Habibganj to Indore Junction and as train number 22184 in the reverse direction serving the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Coaches
The 22183 / 84 Bhopal Habibganj Indore AC Double Decker Express on introduction had 11 AC Chair Car coaches but owing to poor response presently has only 3 AC Chair Car coaches. It does not have a Pantry Car Coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
22183 Bhopal Habibganj Indore AC Double Decker Express covers the distance of 224 kilometres in 3 hours 35 mins (62.51 km/hr) & in 4 hours 00 mins as 22184 Indore Bhopal Habibganj AC Double Decker Express (56.00 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 22183 / 84 Bhopal Habibganj Indore AC Double Decker Express runs from Bhopal Habibganj via Bairgarh, Maksi, Dewas Junction to Indore Junction.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, it is powered by a Tughlakabad based WAP 7 for its entire run [5].
Timings
22183 Bhopal Habibganj Indore AC Double Decker Express leaves Bhopal Habibganj on a daily basis at 06:00 hrs IST and reaches Indore Junction at 09:35 hrs IST the same day.
22184 Indore Bhopal Habibganj AC Double Decker Express leaves Indore Junction on a daily basis at 19:20 hrs IST and reaches Bhopal Habibganj at 23:20 hrs IST the same day.