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.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Madhya Pradesh |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Indore Junction Bhopal Junction |
| Stops | 16 |
| Distance travelled | 263 km (163 mi) |
| Average journey time | 5 hrs 45 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 19303/19304 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Operating speed | 46 km/h (29 mph) average with halts |
The train consists of 14 coaches :
The 19303/Indore - Bhopal Express has an average speed of 46 km/hr and covers 263 km in 5 hrs 45 mins.[3]
The 19304/Bhopal - Indore Express has an average speed of 47 km/hr and covers 263 km in 5 hrs 35 mins.[4]
The important halts of the train are :
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19303 | INDB | Indore Junction | 23:15 PM | Daily | Bhopal Junction | 05:10 AM | Daily |
| 19304 | BPL | Bhopal Junction | 23:10 PM | Daily | Indore Junction | 04:55 AM | Daily |
The train shares its rake with:
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP 5 or WAP 4E electric locomotives.