Bhopal–Dhanbad Express

Bhopal - Dhanbad Express
11632 Dhanbad - Bhopal standing at Dhanbad Junction
Overview
Service typeExpress
StatusActive
LocaleMadhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand
First service27 February 2026 (2026-02-27)
Current operatorWest Central (WC)
Route
TerminiBhopal Junction (BPL)
Dhanbad Junction (DHN)
Stops32
Distance travelled1,195 km (743 mi)
Average journey time23h 25m
Service frequencyTri Weekly
Train number11631 / 11632
On-board services
ClassesGeneral Unreserved, Sleeper Class, AC 1st Class, AC 2nd Class, AC 3rd Class
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesPantry Car
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
51 km/h (32 mph) average including halts.
Track ownerIndian Railways

The 11631 / 11632 Bhopal–Dhanbad Express is an express train belonging to West Central Railway zone that runs between the city Bhopal Junction of Madhya Pradesh and Dhanbad Junction of Jharkhand in India.[1][2]

It operates as train number 11631 from Bhopal Junction to Dhanbad Junction and as train number 11632 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand.[3]

Services

  • 11631/ Bhopal–Dhanbad Express has an average speed of 51 km/h and covers 1195 km in 23h 25m.
  • 11632/ Dhanbad–Bhopal Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 1195 km in 23h 40m.

Routes and halts

The important halts of the train are :

  • Khanna Banjari
  • Marwas Gram
  • Sarai Gram
  • Karaila Road Junction
  • Mirchadhuri

Schedule

  • 11631 - 8:55 PM (Monday, Thursday & Friday) [Bhopal Junction]
  • 11632 - 7:20 AM (Sunday, Wednesday & Saturday) [Dhanbad Junction]

Coach composition

  1. General Unreserved - 4
  2. Sleeper Class - 7
  3. AC 3rd Class - 6
  4. AC 2nd Class - 2
  5. AC 1st Class - 1

Traction

As the entire route is fully electrified it is hauled by a Itarsi Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Bhopal Junction to Dhanbad Junction and vice versa.

Rake reversal or rake share

The train will reverse 1 time :

  1. Chopan

The train will rake sharing with Bhopal–Chopan Weekly Express (11633/11634).

See also

Trains from Bhopal Junction :

  1. Shaan-e-Bhopal Express
  2. Bhopal–Jaipur Express
  3. Bhopal–Khajuraho Mahamana Superfast Express
  4. Howrah–Bhopal Weekly Express
  5. Bhopal–Indore AC Double Decker Express

Trains from Dhanbad Junction :

  1. Dhanbad–Alappuzha Express
  2. CSMT Kolhapur-Dhanbad Weekly Express
  3. Dhanbad–Patna Intercity Express
  4. Dhanbad–Gaya Intercity Express
  5. Coalfield Express

Notes

a. Runs 3 day in a week with both directions.

References

  1. ^ Banerjee, Tapas (21 February 2026). "धनबाद-भोपाल के बीच नई ट्रेन का इंतजार खत्म, उद्घाटन तिथि और टाइम टेबल जारी" [dhanbadbhopal new train launch date and complete time table released]. Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  2. ^ "रेल यात्रियों के लिए बड़ी सौगात, भोपाल-धनबाद और भोपाल-चोपन एक्सप्रेस जल्द होंगी शुरू, बार-बार ट्रेन बदलने की परेशानी खत्म". Nai Dunia (in Hindi). 2 February 2026. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  3. ^ Singh, Shweta (30 December 2025). "भोपाल से धनबाद-चोपन की नई एक्सप्रेस ट्रेनों का ऐलान, झारखंड और UP सीधे जुड़े". News 18. p. 2.
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