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Narmada Express

Train in India

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The 18233 / 18234 Narmada Express is a daily express train which runs between Indore city of Madhya Pradesh and Bilaspur city of Chhattisgarh.

The name 'Narmada' signifies the largest river of Central India, Narmada River. As the train crosses holy river Narmada, the longest and most important river in Madhya Pradesh, so is named as Narmada Express.

01Coach composition

The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 1 AC First Class cum AC II Tier
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 11 Sleeper Class
  • 3 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Another view of departure of Narmada Express
Another view of departure of Narmada Express

02Service

The 18233/Narmada Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 1007 km in 24 hrs 00 mins.

The 18234/Narmada Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 1007 km in 24 hrs 10 mins.

03Route & halts

04Schedule

Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
18233INDBIndore Junction17:15 PMDailyBilaspur Junction17:15 PMDaily
18234BSPBilaspur Junction10:40 AMDailyIndore Junction10:50 AMDaily
Narmada Express departing from Indore
Narmada Express departing from Indore

05Direction reversal

Train reverses its direction at:

06Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Itarsi Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Indore to Bilaspur and vice versa.

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