Lingampalli–Indore Humsafar Express

Lingampalli - Indore
Humsafar Express
Overview
Service typeHumsafar
StatusOperational
LocaleTelangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
First service26 May 2018; 6 years ago (2018-05-26)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
TerminiLingampalli (LPI)
Indore (INDB)
Stops11
Distance travelled1,543 km (959 mi)
Average journey time26 hours, 15 min
Service frequencyWeekly[a]
Train number(s)22919 / 22920
Line(s) used
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 Tier & Sleeper
Sleeping arrangementsBedroll / Linen is provided
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering & e-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows in all carriages
Other facilities
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV cameras
  • Baby changing table
  • Odour-control system
  • Passenger information system
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Humsafar
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) (top operating speed)
59 km/h (37 mph) (average including halts)

The 20915 / 20916 Indore - Lingampalli Humsafar Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting Indore Junction in Madhya Pradesh and Lingampalli in Hyderabad, Telangana. Train no. 20915 leaves Indore Junction at 11:15 every Saturday and arrives Lingampalli at 12:55 the next Thursday. The return train 20916 leaves Lingampalli at 21:40 every Sunday and arrives Indore Junction at 00:25 the next Tuesday. Lingampalli-Inodre Humsafar Express runs with an average speed of 58 km/h. [1][2][3][4]

Coach composition

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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

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The 20915/Lingampalli - Indore Humsafar Express has an average speed of 54 km/h and covers 1539 km in 28 hrs 15 mins.[5]

The 20916/Indore - Lingampalli Humsafar Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 1539 km in 30 hrs 15 mins.[6]

Route and halts

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Schedule

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Train Number Station Code Departure Station Departure Time Departure Day Arrival Station Arrival Time Arrival Day
20915 LPI Lingampalli 21:20 PM Sun Indore Junction 01:35 AM Tue
20916 INDB Indore Junction 07:30 AM Sat Lingampalli 13:45 PM Sun

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 20917/20918 Indore - Puri Humsafar Express.

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara-based WAP-5 / WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs once in a week for every direction.

References

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  1. ^ Railway Ministry has approved the introduction of new weekly Humsafar Express between Indore and Lingampalli
  2. ^ Indore-Puri Humsafar Express to run from today. Here's timing, stoppages[usurped]
  3. ^ Indore: Hyderabad, Jagannath Puri weekly trains from next month
  4. ^ Indore-Puri train to run via Raipur, Hyderabad to connect Pune
  5. ^ "19315/Lingampalli - Indore Humsafar Express". India Rail Info.
  6. ^ "19316/Indore - Lingampalli Humsafar Express". India Rail Info.
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