Satpura Express
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The Satpura Express is a daily express train which runs between Jabalpur Junction
railway station of Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh
and another city of the same state, Balaghat
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The name Satpura signifies the hill valley range of Satpura in Madhya Pradesh
Train no.002 departs from Balaghat daily at 1245 hrs. reaching Jabalpur at 1935 hrs.
and Balaghat
. The stations enroute are Balaghat Jn., Samnapur, Charegaon, Lamta, Nagarwara, Nainpur Jn., Pindrai, Ghonsor, Shikara, Barqi, Howbagh Jabalpur, Jabalpur Jn. Total distance of 187 km.
in the state of Madhya Pradesh
, India
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Jabalpur Junction
Jabalpur Junction , is an important railway junction station of Jabalpur City in Madhya Pradesh. It is the headquarters of West Central Railway. The station is sometimes called the Jabalpur main station...
railway station of Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city....
and another city of the same state, Balaghat
Balaghat
Balaghat is a city and a municipality in Balaghat district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Balaghat District. The town was originally called "Burha" or "Boora", but this name was replaced by "Balaghat", which was originally the name of the district...
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Number and Nomenclature
The number provided for the train is :- 10002 - Jabalpur to Balaghat
- 10001 - Balaghat to Jabalpur.
The name Satpura signifies the hill valley range of Satpura in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city....
Arrival and Departure Info
Train no.001 departs from Jabalpur daily at 0530 hrs. reaching Balaghat at 1210 hrs.Train no.002 departs from Balaghat daily at 1245 hrs. reaching Jabalpur at 1935 hrs.
Route and Halts
The Jabalpur - Balaghat -Jabalpur Satpura Express runs daily connecting 4 districts of Madhya Pradesh, such as Jabalpur, Seoni, MandlaMandla
-Demographics: India census, Mandla had a population of 45,907. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Mandla has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 72%. Majority of Population belongs Adivasi, so...
and Balaghat
Balaghat
Balaghat is a city and a municipality in Balaghat district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Balaghat District. The town was originally called "Burha" or "Boora", but this name was replaced by "Balaghat", which was originally the name of the district...
. The stations enroute are Balaghat Jn., Samnapur, Charegaon, Lamta, Nagarwara, Nainpur Jn., Pindrai, Ghonsor, Shikara, Barqi, Howbagh Jabalpur, Jabalpur Jn. Total distance of 187 km.
Coach Composite
The train has one reserve first class coach which seats 14 people. Rest of the train has only unreserved general class coach.Average speed and Frequency
The train runs with an average speed of 42 k.m./hour on daily basis from both the sitesTrivia
- It is one of the oldest train of Indian Railways
- It is the first train service started in Central India
- This train is the only passenger train link of Balaghat
See also
- Jabalpur - Jaipur Dayodaya ExpressDayodaya ExpressThe Dayodaya Express is the super fast express train service of West Central Railway. It runs between Jabalpur Junction railway station of Jabalpur in Eastern Madhya Pradesh and Jaipur Junction railway station of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan....
- Jabalpur - Jammu Jammu Tawi Express
- Jabalpur - Rewa Intercity ExpressIntercity Express (Indian Railways)The Intercity Express is the Express train service in India which connect and run only between important railway junctions or state capitals.-General Features:...
Other train
Two other pairs of passenger trains run in the old narrow gauge from Jabalpur to BalaghatBalaghat
Balaghat is a city and a municipality in Balaghat district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Balaghat District. The town was originally called "Burha" or "Boora", but this name was replaced by "Balaghat", which was originally the name of the district...
in the state of Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city....
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
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