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Bhopal–Indore AC Double Decker Express

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Bhopal–Indore AC Double Decker Express
Overview
Current operator(s)Indian Railways
Route
TerminiBhopal Junction
Indore Junction
Stops5
Distance travelled263 km
Average journey time4 hrs 15 min
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)22185 down / 22186 up[1]
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo pantry car attached
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 22183 / 84 Habibganj–Indore Junction AC Double Decker Express
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed61 km/hour down, 59 km/hour up
Route map

Bhopal–Indore AC Double Decker Express (22185 down / 22186 up) was a Superfast AC train service, connecting Bhopal to Indore, both within the state of Madhya Pradesh. It covered 224 kilometres between Bhopal Junction and Indore Junction in around 4 hours .[2]

Features

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Air-conditioned double-decker coach

It consisted of 11 AC coaches. All the classes were GPS-enabled and provided information such as current train speed, distance to final destination, distance to next stop, stoppage station name and timing performance on an LCD display. The train started its services in September 2013.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Train timings". Archived from the original on 6 April 2007. Retrieved 5 April 2007.
  2. ^ Choukse, Sagar (8 November 2013). "Indore–Bhopal Double Decker runs with only 8 passengers". DNA India. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  3. ^ PTI. "First double decker train to be flagged off tomorrow in Bhopal". @businessline. Retrieved 16 June 2020.