Indore–Daund Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
LocaleMadhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra
First service1 January 1999 (1999-01-01)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
TerminiIndore Junction (INDB)
Daund Junction (Daund)
Stops16
Distance travelled962 km (598 mi)
Average journey time17 hrs 30 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)22944/22943
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speedAverage Speed: 55 km/h (34 mph) Maximum Speed: 110 km/h (68 mph)
The Indore–Pune Superfast Express at Vadodara railway station in 2011

The 22943/22944 Indore–Daund Superfast Express is a superfast train of the Indian Railways which runs between Indore Junction in Madhya Pradesh and Daund Junction in Maharashtra. Recently its rakes are being converted to LHB to give more comfort to passengers.

It is the first rail connection between Indore and Daund other being Indore–Pune Express (via Panvel).[1][2][3][4]

Coach composition

The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 11 Sleeper class
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Service

  • 22943/Daund–Indore Superfast Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 962 km in 17 hrs 00 mins.[5]
  • 22944/Indore–Daund Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 962 km in 17 hrs 30 mins.[6]

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Schedule

Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
22943DDDaund Junction14:00 PMDailyIndore Junction08:30 AMDaily
22944INDBIndore Junction16:30 PMDailyDaund Junction10:00 AMDaily

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 19311/19312 Indore–Pune Express (via Panvel).

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-4E or WAP-5 or WAP-7 electric locomotive.

See also

References

  1. Mhow-Manmad Rail project – Railway ministry, MP govt to ink MoU soon
  2. EXTRA COACHES ATTACHED IN 15 PAIRS OF TRAINS ON PERMANENT BASIS AND IN 2 PAIRS OF TRAINS ON TEMPORARY BASIS
  3. -express-breaks-down-delays-Delhi-Mumbai-trains/articleshow/50428969.cms Indore-Daund express breaks down, delays Delhi, Mumbai trains
  4. -express/ Waiting list goes above 1000 in Indore-Daund Express
  5. "22943/Daund- Indore Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
  6. "22944/Indore - Daund Superfast Express". India Rail Info.
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