Bhopal–Damoh Rajya Rani Express

The 22161 / 22162 Rajya Rani Express[1] is a daily Intercity Express train service offered by West Central Railways. It runs between Bhopal Junction railway station of Bhopal, the state capital city of Madhya Pradesh and Damoh in the same state.

Rajya Rani Express
Overview
Service typeRajya Rani Express[1]
First service15 September 2011; 13 years ago (2011-09-15)
Current operator(s)West Central Railways
Route
TerminiBhopal (BPL)
Damoh (DMO)
Stops9
Distance travelled291 km (181 mi)
Average journey time4 hours 50 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)22161 / 22162
On-board services
Class(es)General Unreserved, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Chair Car
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesE-catering
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed61 km/h (38 mph) average including halts
Route map
Rajya Rani Express (Bhopal–Damoh) route map

Number and nomenclature

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  • 22161 – Bhopal to Damoh
  • 22162 – Damoh to Bhopal

Route and halts

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The train goes via. Bina–Katni rail route. It halts at;

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Itarsi based WAP-7 locomotive from Bhopal Junction to Damoh and vice versa.

Coach composition

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  • 1 AC Chair Car
  • 6 Non AC reserved Chair Car
  • 5 Unreserved General Coach
  • 2 SLR

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Rajya Rani Express to Connect State Capitals With Important Cities of Those States". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 25 February 2011.