Humsafar Super Fast Special Train between Indore-Puri
Train No. 09371 / 09372 Indore – Puri Humsafar Superfast Special (Weekly)
Train No. 09371 Indore – Puri Humsafar Superfast special will leave Indore every Tuesday at 15.00 hrs & will reach Puri at 18.45 hrs the next day. This train will run from 23rd March, 2025 till further advice.
Similarly, Train No. 09372 Puri – Indore Humsafar Superfast special will depart Puri every Thursday at 00.30 hrs & will arrive Indore at 05.40 hrs the next day. This train will run from 25th March, 2025 till further advice.
Enroute this train will halt at Dewas, Bhopal, Itarsi, Nagpur, Gondia, Raj Nandgaon, Durg, Raipur, Bilaspur, Jharsuguda Rd, Sambalpur City, Angul, Bhubaneswar and Khurda Rd stations in both directions.
This train comprises of AC 3-Tier and Sleeper class coaches.
Here’s the most up-to-date profile of the Indore ↔ Puri Humsafar Express (Train Nos. 20917 / 20918), a Superfast AC‑only service connecting central and eastern India:
Contents
🚆 Overview & Launch
- Train Nos.: 20917 (Indore → Puri), 20918 (Puri → Indore)
- First Run: Launched on May 12, 2018, flagged off by the Speaker of Lok Sabha
- Type: Fully AC 3-tier sleeper Humsafar Express, operated by Western Railway with LHB coaches and onboard pantry
📍 Route, Halts & Schedule
- Distance: ~1,602 km across Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra & Madhya Pradesh
- Journey Time:
- 20917 (INDB→PURI): ~30 h 45 m (avg. ~52 km/h)
- 20918 (PURI→INDB): ~35 h 30 m (avg. ~45 km/h)
- Frequency: Runs weekly in both directions (specific weekday departure)
- Important Halts (approx. 14 stops) include: Itarsi, Nagpur, Bilaspur, Sambalpur, Bhubaneswar, before reaching Puri
- Typical Schedule:
- Departs **Indore around 13:20 ** on Tuesdays, arrives Puri by ~20:05 next day (Wednesday)
- Returns from Puri roughly 23:55 on Wednesdays, reaches Indore by ~11:25 AM Friday
🛋 Coach Composition & Amenities
- Class: Entirely AC 3‑tier sleeper (3A) coaches (including a few sleeper/economy variants in update phases)
- Facilities: On-board pantry, e‑catering, LED displays, vending machines, bio‑toilets, CCTV, and bedrolls included
- Rake Share: Shares rake with the Lingampalli–Indore Humsafar Express (20915/20916)
⚠️ Operational Insights & User Feedback
- Performance Issues: Despite marketing as premium, the train often runs with significant delays, attributed to low operational priority behind regular superfast/Mail trains
“Special trains… least priority… average delay of 8 hours”
- Cleanliness Concerns: Some travellers report poor hygiene in select Humsafar runs, although specific feedback on this route is limited
📋 Snapshot Summary
| Direction | Train No. | Distance | Duration | Frequency | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indore → Puri | 20917 | ~1,602 km | ~30 h 45 m | Weekly | AC-only, pantry, long-distance route |
| Puri → Indore | 20918 | ~1,602 km | ~35 h 30 m | Weekly | Same rake, slower return leg |
✅ Final Notes
- The Indore–Puri Humsafar Express is a reliable weekly option but has slower speeds and lower priority compared to other mail/superfast options.
- Travelers should book well in advance, monitor live status via IRCTC, and check for possible delays or rescheduling around festive or congestion periods.
- If you’re planning onward travel (e.g., to/from Itarsi, Nagpur, Bhubaneswar), I can help check proper connections or alternate trains.
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