The 22183 / 84 Habibganj–Indore Junction AC Double Decker Express is an
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train belonging to
Indian Railways
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West Central Railway zone
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that runs between and in India.
It operates as train number 22183 from Habibganj to Indore Junction and as train number 22184 in the reverse direction, serving the state of
Madhya Pradesh
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Coaches
The 22183 / 84 Habibganj–Indore Junction AC Double Decker Express on introduction had 11 AC Chair Car coaches but owing to poor response presently has only 3 AC Chair Car coaches. It does not have a
pantry car
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These cars provide the highest level of service of any rai ...
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As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
22183 Habibganj–Indore Junction AC Double Decker Express covers the distance of 224 kilometres in 3 hours 35 mins (62.51 km/h) and in 4 hours 00 mins as 22184 Indore Junction–Habibganj AC Double Decker Express (56.00 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 22183 / 84 Habibganj–Indore Junction AC Double Decker Express runs from Habibganj via
Bairgarh,
Maksi, to Indore Junction.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, it is powered by a
Tuglakabad-based
WAP-7
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for its entire ru
Timings
*22183 Habibganj–Indore Junction AC Double Decker Express leaves Habibganj on a daily basis at 06:00 hrs IST and reaches Indore Junction at 09:35 hrs IST the same day.
*22184 Indore Junction–Habibganj AC Double Decker Express leaves Indore Junction on a daily basis at 19:20 hrs IST and reaches Habibganj at 23:20 hrs IST the same day.
References
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*http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/Indore-Bhopal-double-decker-to-go-off-tracks-on-Aug-13/articleshow/39860501.cms
*http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-indore-bhopal-double-decker-runs-with-only-8-passengers-1915681
*http://thehitavada.com/news-details/double-decker-train-to-continue-plying-between-habibganj-and-indore
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Transport in Bhopal
Transport in Indore
Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh
Double-decker trains of India
Defunct trains in India
Railway services introduced in 2013
Railway services discontinued in 2015