Introduction of New Express Train Between Indore – New Delhi Train No. 20957 / 20958) Time Table, Route, Frequency and Fare

Introduction of New Express Train Between Indore – New Delhi Train No. 20957 / 20958) Time Table, Route, Frequency and Fare

CC No. 128 / 2025

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

FAX / POST COPY ISSUED ON 18.08.2025

THE GENERAL MANAGER (OPTG.) COPY TO: CPTM
WR / MUMBAI WR / MUMBAI
WCR  /  JABALPUR WCR / JABALPUR
NCR / PRAYAGRAJ NCR / PRAYAGRAJ
NR / NEW DELHI NR / NEW DELHI

NO. 2022/CHG/ 16/WR/57 (.) CONNECT MINUTES OF IRTTC MEETING HELD BETWEEN 08.06.2025 TO 10.06.2025 HELD AT BENGALURU REGARDING INTRODUCTION OF NEW TRAIN BETWEEN INDORE AND NEW DELHI (.) MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS APPROVES INTRODUCTION OF NEW TRAIN BETWEEN INDORE AND NEW DELHI TO THE FOLLOWING TIMINGS, STOPPAGES AND DAYS OF OPERATION (.)

20957 INDORE – NEW DELHI EXPRESS STATIONS 20958 NEW DELHI – INDORE EXPRESS
16:45 (WED, FRI, SUN) D INDORE A 06:45 (FRI, SUN, TUE)
19:53 / 19:55 A / D NAGDA A / D 03:35 / 03:37
02:48 / 02:50 A / D MATHURA A / D 21:08 / 21:10
04:00 P PALWAL P 20:10
05:05 (THU, SAT, MON) A NEW DELHI D 19:15 (THU, SAT, MON)

STOPPAGES ON THE ROUTE: BARNAGAR, RATLAM, NAGDA, RAMGANJ MANDI, KOTA, SAWAI MADHOPUR, BHARATPUR, MATHURA

THE ABOVE INTRODUCTION MAY BE GIVEN W.E.F 24.08.2025 (.) ENSURE COMPLIANCE AND ACTION ACCORDINGLY (.)

KUMAR/RAILWAYS (.)

(RAJESH KUMAR)
DY. DIRECTOR/ COACHING
RAILWAY BOARD

Source: https://indianrailways.gov.in/

Here’s the up-to-date information on the New Superfast Express between Indore and New Delhi (Train Nos. 20957 / 20958):


🚆 Train Details & Schedule

20957 – Indore Junction (INDB) → New Delhi (NDLS)

  • Departure: 16:45 hrs daily from Indore Junction BG
  • Arrival: 04:30 hrs next day at New Delhi
  • Journey Duration: ~11 h 45 min over ~851 km, with an average speed of ~72 km/h
  • Stops: 10 intermediate stations — Barnagar, Ratlam (5 min), Khachrod, Nagda, Shamgarh, Ramganj Mandi, Kota (10 min), Sawai Madhopur, Bharatpur, Mathura
  • Frequency: Runs 3 times a week (typically Sun, Wed, Fri)

20958 – New Delhi (NDLS) → Indore Junction (INDB)

  • Departure: 19:15 hrs daily from New Delhi
  • Arrival: 06:45 hrs next day at Indore Junction BG
  • Journey Duration: ~11 h 30 min across 851 km, average speed ~74 km/h
  • Stops: Same 10 halts in return direction; Kota stop longest at ~10 min
  • Frequency: Also runs 3 times a week, matching train 20957 schedule

🛤 Route & Operational Overview

  • The trains follow the Indore → Ratlam → Kota → Sawai Madhopur → Mathura → New Delhi corridor, covering ~850–851 km
  • Operated by Western Railway, these are newer superfast services, introduced around August 2025 as tri-weekly trains between Indore and New Delhi

🪑 Coach Classes & Fare (Indicative)

  • Available classes: 1A (First AC), 2A (AC 2‑Tier), 3A / 3E (AC 3‑Tier / Economy), and SL (Sleeper Class)
  • Approximate fares (per ixigo estimates for 20958 between Delhi → Indore):
    • 1A: ₹2,780 • 2A: ₹1,640 • 3A: ₹1,135 • Sleeper: ₹415

📋 Summary Table

Train No. Route Dep (Source → Dest) Arr Duration Frequency Classes Available
20957 Indore → New Delhi 16:45 from INDB 04:30 NDLS ~11h 45m 3×/week (e.g. Sun, Wed, Fri) 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL
20958 New Delhi → Indore 19:15 from NDLS 06:45 INDB ~11h 30m 3×/week (matching) 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL

ℹ️ Notes & Recommendations

  • Final coach composition heads up: Several online sources show a 22-coach LHB rake including SLR, General, Sleeper, AC guarded by EOG (End‑On‑Generation) coaches
  • Note: Earlier info suggested a daily schedule, but updated timing indicates it’s currently tri-weekly; check run days carefully during booking
  • Booking starts online (~60 days prior) via IRCTC and PRS counters; Tatkal windows open at 10 AM (AC) and 11 AM (Sleeper).

Would you like assistance checking upcoming availability, PNR status, or comparing fares with the daily Intercity Superfast Express 12415/12416? Let me know!

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