The 19307/19308 Indore–Chandigarh Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways – Western Railway zone that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 19307 from Indore Junction to Chandigarh Junction and as train number 19308 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi and the Union territory of Chandigarh.

Coaches

The 19307 / 08 Indore–Chandigarh Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 4 AC 3 tier, 11 Sleeper class, 4 General Unreserved and 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

19307 Indore–Chandigarh Express covers the distance of 1119 kilometres in 25 hours 15 mins (45.34 km/h) and in 22 hours 20 mins as 19308 Chandigarh–Indore Express (50.90 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is below , as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 19307 / 08 Indore–Chandigarh Express runs from Indore Junction via , , Agra Cantt, , , Ambala Cant Junction to Chandigarh Junction.

Schedule

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day 19307 INDB Indore Junction 05:30 AM Thu Chandigarh Junction 06:45 AM Fri 19308 CDG Chandigarh Junction 19:15 PM Fri Indore Junction 17:35 PM Sat

Direction reversal

Train reverses its direction at:

Traction

Despite nearly 58% of the route being electrified, a Ratlam-based WDM-3A hauls the train for its entire journey.

References

http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1808&id=0,4,268 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/Thumbs-down-to-Indore-Chandigarh-weekly-train/articleshow/29830698.cms https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Indore-City-Express-to-run-from-February-7/articleshow/29626430.cms https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/Mixed-response-to-Indore-Chandigarh-Express/articleshow/30219485.cms https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/9-new-trains-gear-up-to-chug-off/articleshow/20838804.cms https://web.archive.org/web/20140209052937/http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/chandigarh/chandigarh-indore-to-chug-off-tomorrow/article1-1181270.aspx

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