Rewa–Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Express
The 11703/11704 Rewa–Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Express is a tri-weekly Express train service connecting Dr. Ambedkar Nagar of Indore, the largest city and commercial hub of Central Indian state Madhya Pradesh and Rewa Terminal, a major city in Madhya Pradesh, India. Train was announced in Railway Budget 2012–13 and the train was flagged off on 5 March 2013 from Indore Junction.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express | 
| First service | 5 March 2013 | 
| Current operator(s) | West Central Railway zone | 
| Route | |
| Termini | Rewa Terminal (REWA) Dr. Ambedkar Nagar (DADN) | 
| Stops | 19 | 
| Distance travelled | 831 km (516 mi) | 
| Average journey time | 15 hours 55 minutes | 
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly [lower-alpha 1] | 
| Train number(s) | 11703/11704 | 
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, General Unreserved | 
| Seating arrangements | Yes | 
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | 
| Catering facilities | No | 
| Entertainment facilities | No | 
| Baggage facilities | Below the seats | 
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 | 
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | 
| Operating speed | 51 km/h (32 mph) | 
In July 2017, the service of the train was extended up to Dr. Ambedkar Nagar on tri-weekly basis.[1][2][3][4]
Coach Composition
    
The train consists of 21 coaches:
- 1 AC First Class
- 1 AC II Tier
- 1 AC III Tier
- 10 Sleeper Class
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Service
    
The 11703/Rewa–Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Express has an average speed of 49 km/hr and covers 831 km in 16 hrs 50 mins.[5]
The 11704/Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Rewa Express has an average speed of 52 km/hr and covers 831 km in 15 hrs 55 mins.[6]
Routes and halts
    
The important halts of the train are:
Schedule
    
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11703 | REWA | Rewa Termina} | 23:10 PM | Sun,Tue,Thu | Dr. Ambedkar Nagar | 16:00 PM | Mon,Wed,Fri | 
| 11704 | DADN | Dr. Ambedkar Nagar | 20:20 PM | Mon,Wed,Fri | Rewa Terminal | 12:15 PM | Tue,Thu,Sat | 
Traction
    
Both trains are hauled by a Katni Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Rewa to Katni after which an Itarsi Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive haul the train for the remainder of its journey until Mhow and vice versa.
References
    
- New express train between Guwahati and Indore
- Indore-Guwahati Express to begin maiden journey on Friday
- Railways Indore Guwahati train journey set to turn smoother, German made Linke Hofmann Busch coaches to be deployed soon
- Indore–Guwahati to run with LHB coach, composition might get reduced
- "11703/Rewa–Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Express". India Rail Info.
- "11704/Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Rewa Express". India Rail Info.
Notes
    
- Runs three days in a week for every direction.