Shanti Express

{{Short description|Train in India}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}

{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Shanti Express

| image=

| caption =

| type = Express

| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2004|07|01}}

| last =

| operator = Western Railway

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Indore Junction}} (INDB)

| stops = 18

| end = {{stnlnk|Gandhinagar Capital}} (GNC)

| distance = {{convert|570|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 12 hrs 10 mins

| frequency = Daily

| class = AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved

| seating = Yes

| sleeping = Yes

| autorack =

| catering = On-board catering

| observation = Large windows

| entertainment =

| baggage = Available

| otherfacilities = Below the seats

| stock = LHB coach

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}

| electrification =

| trainnumber = 19309 / 19310

| speed = {{convert|47|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.

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The 19309 / 19310 Shanti Express is a daily express train offered by Western Railways in India. It runs between {{stnlnk|Indore Junction}} of Indore City in the state of Madhya Pradesh and Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat. The name Shanti means 'peace' which reflects the peace messages given by the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi.{{cite news| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vadodara/Gandhinagar-capital-Indore-Shanti-Express-to-halt-at-Derol/articleshow/31157343.cms| title=Gandhinagar Capital–Indore Shanti Express to halt at Derol| website=Times of India| date=28 February 2014}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/mp/indore/news/train-running-status-shanti-express-between-ahmedabad-and-gandhinagar-stands-cancel-for-10-01480260.html|title=शांति एक्सप्रेस, अहमदाबाद से गांधीनगर के बीच 10 दिनों तक रहेगी निरस्त|website=Bhaskar|language=hi}}

Coach composition

The train consists of 18 coaches :

  • 1 AC First Class
  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 6 AC III Tier
  • 7 Sleeper Class
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake
  • 1 EOG coach

File:Shanti Express - Sleeper Class coach.jpg

File:Shanti Express at Gandhinagar Capital railway station.jpg]]

File:Shanti Express - 2nd Class seating coach.jpg

File:Shanti Express at Gandhinagar Capital railway station - SLR coach.jpg – SLR Coach]]

Service

The 19309/Shanti Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 570 km in 12 hrs 10 mins.{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1510|title=19309/Shanti Express|website=India Rail Info}}

The 19310/Shanti Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 570 km in 11 hrs 15 mins.{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1511|title=19310/Shanti Express|website=India Rail Info}}

Route & halts

The important halts of the train are :

  • {{stnlnk|Indore Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Dewas Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Ujjain Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Khachrod}}
  • {{stnlnk|Nagda Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Ratlam Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Meghnagar}}
  • {{stnlnk|Dahod}}
  • {{stnlnk|Limkheda}}
  • {{stnlnk|Godhra Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Derol}}
  • {{stnlnk|Chhayapuri}} (for {{stnlnk|Vadodara}})
  • {{stnlnk|Anand Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Nadiad Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Mahemadavad Kheda Road}}
  • {{stnlnk|Maninagar}}
  • {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Khodiyar}}
  • {{stnlnk|Chandlodiya}}
  • {{stnlnk|Sabarmati}}
  • {{stnlnk|Gandhinagar Capital}}

Schedule

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Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeArrival stationArrival time
19309GNCGandhinagar Capital18:20 PMIndore Junction06:30 AM
19310INDBIndore Junction22:00 PMGandhinagar Capital09:45 AM

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-5 electric locomotives on its entire journey.

See also

References