The 18233 / 18234 Narmada Express is a daily express train which runs between

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city of

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and Bilaspur city of

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. The name 'Narmada' signifies the largest river of Central India,

Narmada River The Narmada River, previously also known as ''Narbada'' or anglicised as ''Nerbudda'', is the 5th longest river in India and overall the longest west-flowing river in the country. It is also the largest flowing river in the state of Madhya Prade ...

. As the train crosses

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Narmada, the longest and most important river in

, so is named as Narmada Express.

Coach composition

The train consists of 22 coaches: * 1 AC First Class cum AC II Tier * 1 AC II Tier * 4 AC III Tier * 11 Sleeper Class * 3 General Unreserved * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Service

The 18233/Narmada Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 1007 km in 24 hrs 00 mins. The 18234/Narmada Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 1007 km in 24 hrs 10 mins.

Route & halts

The important halts of the train are: * * * * * * * * * *

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* * * * * * * * * * * *

Schedule

Direction reversal

Train reverses its direction at: * *

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Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Itarsi Loco Shed-based

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electric locomotive from Indore to Bilaspur and vice versa.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Narmada Express Transport in Indore Transport in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh Named passenger trains of India Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh Rail transport in Chhattisgarh Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh Railway services introduced in 1982 Express trains in India