The Shipra Superfast Express is superfast express train of Indian Railways, which runs between Indore Junction of Indore, the largest city & commercial hub of Central Indian state Madhya Pradesh and Howrah, the commercial hub of Kolkata. The name 'Kshipra' signifies the Shipra River, one of the holiest river near Ujjain city.
Coach composition
The train consists of 22 LHB coach;
AC II Tier: 1 EOG cum Luggage Rake: 2 AC III Tier: 4 General Unreserved: 4 Sleeper class: 11
Service
The 22911/Shipra Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 1738 km in 31 hrs 20 mins.
The 22912/Shipra Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1738 km in 31 hrs 50 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are;
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Schedule
Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day 22911 INDB Indore Junction 23:30 PM Tue, Thu, Sat Howrah Junction 06:50 AM Mon, Thu, Sat 22912 HWH Howrah Junction 17:45 PM Mon, Thu, Sat Indore Junction 01:35 AM Mon, Wed, Sat
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 19313/19314 & 19321/19322 Indore–Patna Express.
Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction once at; .
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-5 or WAP-7 electric locomotive from Indore Junction to Howrah Junction and vice versa.
See also
Avantika Express
References