Special train between Indore – Jabalpur (Train No. 02291/ 02292) time table, route, frequency and fare
Special train between Indore – Jabalpur (Train No. 02291/ 02292) time table, route, frequency and fare
Special train between Indore – Jabalpur (Train No. 02291/ 02292)
WR introduces Indore-Jabalpur Intra-State Special train from 6th Sept. 2025. The train has been made operational till further notice.
According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur- Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Rly, Train No 02291 Indore – Jabalpur Special will commence its journey w.e.f 6th Sept, 2025 departing Indore daily at 19.30 hrs & will reach Jabalpur the next day at 05.35 hrs.
Similarly, Train No 02292 Jabalpur – Indore will leave daily from Jabalpur from at 23.50 hrs & will reach Indore at 09.55 hrs the next day.
This train has commenced its daily journey from Jabalpur w.e.f. 5th September, 2025.
The train comprises of 1st AC, AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and General Class seating coaches. It will rundaily till further notice. The train will halt at Dewas, Maksi, Shujalpur, Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Bhopal, Habibganj, Hoshangabad, Itarsi Jn, Pipariya, Gadarwara, Narsinghpur and Madan Mahal stations in both directions.
Booking for Train No. 02291 is already open at nominated PRS counters and on IRCTC website.
Here’s the verified information on the Indore ↔ Jabalpur Overnight Superfast Special (Train Nos. 02291 / 02292) operated by West Central Railway—introduced in September 2025 and running daily (subject to availability as COVID-special services wind down):
Contents
🚆 Service Overview
- Train 02291: Indore Junction BG (INDB) → Jabalpur Junction (JBP)
- Train 02292: Jabalpur Junction (JBP) → Indore Junction BG (INDB)
- Operated as a COVID-reserved superfast special train, with fully reserved coaches: 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper (SL), and 2S, and offering on-board catering (no pantry car)
🕒 Timetable & Frequency
- Starts daily from 6 Sept 2020, and continues daily in both directions, until further notice
Train 02291 (Indore → Jabalpur)
- Departs Indore at 19:30 IST, arrives at Jabalpur at ~05:30–05:40 IST next morning
- Distance: ~554 km | Journey time: ~10 h 10 m | Halts: ~12‒14 major stops
Train 02292 (Jabalpur → Indore)
- Departs Jabalpur at 23:30 IST, arrives at Indore around 09:35 IST next morning
- Same distance & halts in reverse direction
📍 Route & Key Stops
Major intermediate halts include Dewas, Maksi, Berchha, Sant Hirdaram Nagar (Bhopal city), Rani Kamlapati (Bhopal), Itarsi, Pipariya, Gadarwara, Narsinghpur, and Madan Mahal
- Highest halt: 15 minutes at Itarsi Junction
- Route covers central Madhya Pradesh corridor on a direct WCR alignment
💺 Fare & Class Information
- Classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S—all reserved
- Fare Estimate (as of mid-2025):
- ~₹180 for 2S | ~₹315 for Sleeper | ~₹865 for 3A | ~₹1240 for 2A | ~₹2080 for 1A
- Superfast surcharge and reservation charges apply, with dynamic pricing for AC classes.
✅ Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Distance | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02291 | Indore → Jabalpur | 19:30 | ~05:30 | ~10h 10m | ~554 km | Daily |
| 02292 | Jabalpur → Indore | 23:30 | ~09:35 | ~10h 05m | ~554 km | Daily |
ℹ️ Additional Notes
- Originally introduced on 6 Sept 2025, running daily since then until further notice
- Identical regular counterpart: 22191/22192 Indore–Jabalpur Overnight Express, which operates daily with similar schedule and coach composition. The special service either overlapped or replaced that train temporarily
- These trains are classified as COVID-reserved specials; although still listed on booking portals, their status may change—double-check availability before booking.
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