Indore–Bhopal Express
Train in India
The 19303/19304 Indore - Bhopal Express also known as Raatrani Express is an express train which runs between Indore Junction railway station of Indore, the largest city & commercial hub of Central Indian state Madhya Pradesh and Bhopal Junction railway station of Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh.
Coach composition
The train consists of 16 coaches :
1 AC III Tier
5 Sleeper Class
8 General Unreserved
2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Service
The 19303/Indore - Bhopal Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 263 km in 5 hrs 45 mins.
The 19304/Bhopal - Indore Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 263 km in 5 hrs 35 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are :
Indore Junction
Dewas Junction
Ujjain Junction
Maksi Junction
Bercha
Akodia
Shujalpur
Kalapipal
Jabri
Sehore
Sant Hirdaram Nagar
Bhopal Junction
Schedule
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with:
19343/19344 Indore - Nainpur Penchvalley Express
59319/59320 Bhopal – Ujjain Passenger
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP 5 or WAP 4E electric locomotives.
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