{{Short description|Train in India}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2025}} {{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}} {{More citations needed|date=June 2025}} {{Infobox rail service | name = Shipra Superfast Express | image = Ministry of Railways India.svg | type = Superfast Express | status = | locale = Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1988|08|18}} | last = | operator = Western Railway | ridership = | start = {{stnlnk|Indore Junction||Indore}} (INDB) | stops = 35 | end = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH) | distance = {{convert|1738|km|0|abbr=on}} | journeytime = 30 hours 40 minutes | frequency = Tri-weekly | class = AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | seating = Yes | sleeping = Yes | autorack = | catering = Available | observation = Large windows | entertainment = | baggage = Available | otherfacilities = Below the seats | stock = LHB coach | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} | el = | trainnumber = 22911 / 22912 | speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum speed, <br/> {{convert|57|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average with halts | map = 250px | map_state = }}
The '''Shipra Superfast Express''' is superfast express train of Indian Railways, which runs between Indore Junction of Indore, the largest city & commercial hub of Central Indian state Madhya Pradesh and Howrah, the commercial hub of Kolkata. The name 'Kshipra' signifies the Shipra River, one of the holiest river near Ujjain city.
==Coach composition==
The train consists of 22 LHB coach;
* AC II Tier: 1 * EOG cum Luggage Rake: 2 * AC III Tier: 4 * General Unreserved: 4 * Sleeper class: 11
==Service==
The 22911/Shipra Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 1738 km in 31 hrs 20 mins.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1550|title=22911/Shipra Express|website=India Rail Info}}</ref>
The 22912/Shipra Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 1738 km in 31 hrs 50 mins.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1551|title=22912/Shipra Express|website=India Rail Info}}</ref>
==Route and halts==
The important halts of the train are ;
* '''{{stnlnk|Indore Junction}}''' * {{stnlnk|Dewas Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Ujjain Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Shujalpur}} * {{stnlnk|Sant Hirdaram Nagar}} * {{stnlnk|Vidisha}} * {{stnlnk|Bina Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Saugor}} * {{stnlnk|Damoh}} * {{stnlnk|Katni Murwara Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Maihar}} * {{stnlnk|Satna Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Manikpur Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Shankargarh}} * {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Chheoki Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Vindhyachal}} * {{stnlnk|Mirzapur}} * {{stnlnk|Chunar||Chunar Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Mughalsarai Junction||Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Sasaram Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Dehri-on-Sone}} * {{stnlnk|Anugraha Narayan Road}} * {{stnlnk|Gaya Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Koderma Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Parasnath}} * {{stnlnk|Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Gomoh||NSC Bose Gomoh}} * {{stnlnk|Dhanbad Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Durgapur Junction}} * {{stnlnk|Barddhaman Junction}} * '''{{stnlnk|Howrah Junction}}'''.
==Schedule==
{| class="wikitable" |- ! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Departure day !! Arrival station !! Arrival time !! Arrival day |- | 22911 || INDB || Indore Junction || 23:30 PM || Tue,Thu,Sat || Howrah Junction || 06:50 AM || Mon,Thu,Sat |- | 22912 || HWH || Howrah Junction || 17:45 PM || Mon,Thu,Sat || Indore Junction || 01:35 AM || Mon,Wed,Sat |}
==Rake sharing==
The train shares its rake with 19313/19314 & 19321/19322 Indore–Patna Express.
==Direction reversal==
The train reverses its direction once at; * {{stnlnk|Ujjain Junction}}.
== Traction==
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-5 or WAP-7 electric locomotive from Indore Junction to Howrah Junction and vice versa.
==See also==
==References== {{reflist}}
{{Railways in Eastern India}} {{Railways in Western India}} {{Western Railway}}
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