Indore - Charlapalli Humsafar Express (Train: 20915/20916)
| Charlapalli - Indore Junction Humsafar Express | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Service type | Humsafar |
| Status | Operational |
| Locale | Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh |
| First service | 26 May 2018 |
| Current operator | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Charlapalli (CHZ) Indore (INDB) |
| Stops | 13 |
| Distance travelled | 1,577 km (980 mi) |
| Average journey time | 27 hours |
| Service frequency | Weekly[a] |
| Train number | 20915 / 20916 |
| Lines used | |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC 3 Tier & Sleeper |
| Sleeping arrangements | Bedroll / Linen is provided |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering & e-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows in all carriages |
| Other facilities |
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| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Humsafar |
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) (top operating speed) 59 km/h (37 mph) (average including halts) |
The 20915 / 20916 Indore - Cherlapally Humsafar Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Indore Junction in Madhya Pradesh and Charlapalli railway station in Hyderabad, Telangana. Train no. 20915 leaves Indore Junction at 11:15 every Saturday and arrives Cherlapally at 2:15 the next Sunday. The return train 20916 leaves Charlapalli at 20:45 every Sunday and arrives Indore Junction at 00:25 the next Tuesday. Charlapalli-Inodre Humsafar Express runs with an average speed of 58 km/h. [1][2][3][4]
Coach composition
The train composes of Sleeper and 3-tier AC sleeper designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | SLR | B10 | B9 | B8 | B7 | B6 | B5 | B4 | B3 | B2 | B1 | PC | S6 | S5 | S4 | S3 | S2 | S1 | EOG |
Service
The 20915/Charlapalli - Indore Humsafar Express has an average speed of 54 km/h and covers 1539 km in 28 hrs 15 mins.[5]
The 20916/Indore - Charlapalli Humsafar Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 1539 km in 30 hrs 15 mins.[6]
Route and halts
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20915 | CHZ | Charlapalli railway station | 20:45 PM | Sun | Indore Junction | 01:35 AM | Tue |
| 20916 | INDB | Indore Junction | 07:30 AM | Sat | Charlapalli railway station | 14:15 PM | Sun |
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 20917/20918 Indore - Puri Humsafar Express.
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara-based WAP-5 / WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.
See also
Notes
- ↑ Runs once in a week for every direction.
References
- ↑ Railway Ministry has approved the introduction of new weekly Humsafar Express between Indore and Lingampalli
- ↑ Indore-Puri Humsafar Express to run from today. Here's timing, stoppages
- ↑ Indore: Hyderabad, Jagannath Puri weekly trains from next month
- ↑ Indore-Puri train to run via Raipur, Hyderabad to connect Pune
- ↑ "19315/Charlapalli - Indore Humsafar Express". India Rail Info.
- ↑ "19316/Indore - Charlapalli Humsafar Express". India Rail Info.
- ↑ Charlapalli railway station
- ↑ Secunderabad
- ↑ Lingampalli
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