Indore–Puri Humsafar Express
The 20917/20918 Indore - Puri Humsafar Express is a superfast express train of the Indian Railways connecting Indore Junction in Madhya Pradesh and Puri in Odisha. It is currently being operated with 20917/20918 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3][4][5]
| Indore - Puri Humsafar Express | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||||
| Service type | Humsafar Express | ||||
| First service | May 12, 2018 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Indore (INDB) Puri (PURI) | ||||
| Stops | 14 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,602 km (995 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 30 hrs 45 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 20917 / 20918 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Yes | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB Humsafar | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 51 km/h (32 mph) | ||||
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Coach Composition
The train is completely 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.
Service
The 20917/Indore - Puri Humsafar Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 1602 km in 30 hrs 45 mins.[6]
The 20918/Puri - Indore Humsafar Express has an average speed of 45 km/h and covers 1602 km in 35 hrs 30 mins.[7]
Route & Halts
The important halts of the train are :
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20917 | INDB | Indore Junction | 13:20 PM | Tue | Puri | 20:05 PM | Wed |
| 20918 | PURI | Puri | 23:55 PM | Wed | Indore Junction | 11:25 AM | Fri |
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 20915/20916 Lingampalli - Indore Humsafar Express.
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a WAP 5 (HOG) equipped locomotive of Vadodara Loco Shed on its entire journey.
See also
References
- "Detailed News About : Humsafar Express-Indore – Puri (Train No.19317/Train No.19318)". Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- Indore-Puri Humsafar Express Flagged Off By Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan
- 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
- "19317/Indore - Puri Humsafar Express". India Rail Info.
- "19318/Puri - Indore Humsafar Express". India Rail Info.
