The 21801 / 02 Jhansi–Indore Link Express is an
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train of the Express/Mail series belonging to
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North Central Railway zone
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that runs between and in India.
It operates as train number 21801 from Jhansi Junction to Indore Junction and as train number 21802 in the reverse direction, serving the states of
Madhya Pradesh
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Uttar Pradesh
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Coaches
The 21801 / 02 Jhansi–Indore Link Express' has 1 AC 3 tier, 2 Sleeper class & 2 end-on generator coaches. It doesn't carry a pantry car
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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
The 21801 Jhansi–Indore Link Express covers the distance of in 14 hours 30 mins () & in 14 hours 00 mins as 21802 Indore–Jhansi Link Express ().
As the average speed of the train is below , as per Indian Railways rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 21801 / 02 Jhansi–Indore Link Express runs from via , , , , , to .
Traction
As the route is partially electrified, a WAG-7
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electric loco from Jhansi Junction powers the train up to and then WDM-3A
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of based pulls the train up to its destination.
It also shares its rakes with 11125 / 11126 Indore–Gwalior Intercity Express & 11801 / 11802 Jhansi–Etawah Link Express
References
External links
21801 Jhansi–Indore Link Express
at India Rail Info
21802 Indore–Jhansi Link Express
at India Rail Info
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Express trains in India
Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh
Trains from Jhansi
Transport in Indore