Jabalpur–Indore Intercity Express

The 11701 / 11702 Jabalpur- Indore Intercity Express is a tri-weekly Mail/Express inter city train service which runs between Indore Junction railway station of Indore, the largest city and commercial hub of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, and Jabalpur, a major city in Madhya Pradesh, India.[1]

Jabalpur - Indore Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service5 November 2011 (2011-11-05)
Current operator(s)West Central Railway zone
Route
StartJabalpur Junction
Stops14
EndIndore Junction
Distance travelled756 km (470 mi)
Service frequencyTri weekly
Train number(s)11701 / 11702
On-board services
Class(es)general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed49 km/h (30 mph)
Route map

Coaches

The 11701 / 02 Jabalpur - Indore Junction Intercity Express has 11 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry 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

The 11701 Jabalpur Junction - Indore Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 756 km (470 mi) in 15 hours 20 mins (49 km/hr) & in 15 hours 25 mins as the 11702 Indore Junction - Jabalpur Junction Intercity Express (49 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is less than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare should includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 11701 / 02 Jabalpur - Indore Junction Intercity Express runs from Jabalpur Junction via Katni Murwara Junction, Guna Junction, Maksi Junction to Indore Junction.

Traction

As the route is going to electrification, a Katni Junction based WDM-5 Electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

See also

References
  1. , jagran.com, 10 March 2017
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