Patalkot Express

The Patalkot Express is a Mail/Express train which runs between Chhindwara Junction railway station in the city of Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh and New Delhi, the capital of India. The name "Patalkot" signifies the nearest tourist spot of Patalkot.

Patalkot Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleMadhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Delhi
Current operator(s)Northern Railway zone
Route
StartChhindwara Junction
Stops19
EndDelhi Sarai Rohilla
Distance travelled1,051 km (653 mi)
Average journey time21 hours 30 min
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)14623DN / 14624UP
On-board services
Class(es)AC Two Tier, AC Three Tier ,Second Setting, Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Observation facilitiesRake Sharing 14625/14626 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Firozpur Intercity Express
Technical
Operating speed52 km/h (32 mph) average with halts

Arrival and departure

Patalkot express (14624/14623)/ Kanahan Valley express 11101/11102 used to run between Chhindwara and Jhansi/Gwalior are planned to be extended to Sarai Rohilla (Delhi) with new train numbers (14009, 14010, 14019, 14020) and new timetable. Present train bookings have been suspended from the end of August 2012. The new trains have started as of 1 January 2013, with numbers 14009 and 14010.

Patalkot Express Arriving at Ghoradongri Railway Station.

Routes and halts

The train goes via Parasia , Amla Junction, Itarsi Junction, Bhopal Junction and Agra Cantt. The important halts of the train are:

Old 11102 Gwalior Junction - Chhindwara Kanahan Velly Express near Ghoradongri Railway Station.

Coach composite

The train consists of a total number of 18 coaches of which:

  • 1 AC II tier
  • 2 AC III tier
  • 7 sleeper
  • 6 general
  • 2 brake cum luggage van

Average speed and frequency

The train runs daily with an average speed of 49 km/hour.

References

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