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The 19309 / 19310 Shanti Express is a daily express train offered by Western Railways in India. It runs between Indore Junction of Indore City in the state of Madhya Pradesh and Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat. The name Shanti means 'peace' which reflects the peace messages given by the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi.[1][2]
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 1 July 2004 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Indore Junction (INDB) Gandhinagar Capital (GNC) |
| Stops | 18 |
| Distance travelled | 570 km (354 mi) |
| Average journey time | 12 hrs 10 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 19309 / 19310 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering |
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 19329/19330 Veer Bhumi Chittaurgarh Express |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 47 km/h (29 mph) average with halts |
Coach composition
The train consists of 18 coaches :
- 1 AC First Class
- 1 AC II Tier
- 1 AC III Tier
- 9 Sleeper Class
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Service
The 19309/Shanti Express has an average speed of 47 km/hr and covers 570 km in 12 hrs 10 mins.[3]
The 19310/Shanti Express has an average speed of 51 km/hr and covers 570 km in 11 hrs 15 mins.[4]
Route & halts
The important halts of the train are :
- Indore Junction
- Dewas Junction
- Ujjain Junction
- Khachrod
- Nagda Junction
- Ratlam Junction
- Meghnagar
- Dahod
- Limkheda
- Godhra Junction
- Derol
- Chhayapuri (for Vadodara)
- Anand Junction
- Nadiad Junction
- Mahemadavad Kheda Road
- Maninagar
- Ahmedabad Junction
- Khodiyar
- Chandlodiya
- Sabarmati
- Gandhinagar Capital
Schedule
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Arrival station | Arrival time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19309 | GNC | Gandhinagar Capital | 18:20 PM | Indore Junction | 06:30 AM |
| 19310 | INDB | Indore Junction | 22:40 PM | Gandhinagar Capital | 09:55 AM |
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 19329/19330 Veer Bhumi Chittaurgarh Express.
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-4E / WAP-5 / WAP-7 electric locomotives on its entire journey.
See also
- Ahilyanagari Express
- Avantika Express
- Malwa Express
References
- "Gandhinagar Capital–Indore Shanti Express to halt at Derol". Times of India.
- "शांति एक्सप्रेस, अहमदाबाद से गांधीनगर के बीच 10 दिनों तक रहेगी निरस्त". Bhaskar (in Hindi).
- "19309/Shanti Express". India Rail Info.
- "19310/Shanti Express". India Rail Info.
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