About 12920/19 Malwa Express
Malwa Express is a superfast category train, operating with train numbers 12919 and 12920. The superfast Malwa Express is belonging to Western Indian Railways. The train is connecting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Dr. Ambedkar Nagar in India on daily basis. The distance covered by the express in total is 1641 km and the travel time is of 30 hours and 40 minutes. There are 22 coaches in the express and it covers AC second tier, AC third tier, second class sitting, sleeper, and general category. As per the time table, train 12920 leaves Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 08:35 hours and reaches Dr Ambedkar Nagar at 14:30 hours on next day of the travel. Train 12919 on the other hand leaves Dr Ambedkar Nagar at 11:50 hours and reaches Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 17:10 hours. The superfast category train is running with a high speed of 59 km/hour and takes stops at 42 stoppages between the source and destination junctions. In general category, the fare charged from an adult would be Rs. 2350 in 2A, Rs. 1635 in 3A, Rs. 690 in SL, Rs. 395 in 2S and Rs. 365 in GN.
12920/19 Malwa Express Time Table and Route Map
Highlights of Malwa Express –
| Train details | Facilities Onboard |
| Travel Time: | 27h 45m |
| Halts: | 43 |
| Distance: | 1543km |
| Avg Speed: | 56km/hr |
| Cleanliness: | Good |
| Punctuality: | Average |
| E-Catering | Yes |
| Ticket availability: | Good |
| Mobile/Laptop Charger | Yes |
The superfast Malwa Express runs every day from Indore Junction (station code INDB) in Madhya Pradesh to Jammu Tawi (station code JAT) in Jammu & Kashmir. It covers the 1540-km distance in 27 hours and 50 minutes, thus giving it an average speed of 55.3 km per hour. The train travels through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. It halts at 41 stations, including some important ones like Bhopal, Jhansi, Gwalior, Mathura, New Delhi and Ludhiana. The train is named after the Malwa region that includes cities like Indore and Ujjain.
Malwa has been a distinct political and cultural unit over the ages. The predominantly agricultural Malwa was ruled by many dynasties. It has seen great personalities like Kalidas and Raja Bhoj. The region shows a blend of Maharashtrian, Rajasthani, Gujarati and Islamic influences.
An Exercise in Diplomacy;
The train was first introduced between Indore and New Delhi but was then extended to Jammu Tawi. During October-November 1985, the train was run once a week on Fridays in each direction between Indore and Lahore in Pakistan. It was train diplomacy between India and Pakistan. But the Indore- Lahore Special was withdrawn after 55 days after some controversies.
Not Very Punctual;
The Malwa Express from Indore (number 12919) leaves at 12:25 pm and reaches Jammu Tawi at 04:05 pm the following day. On the return journey, the train (number 12920) leaves Jammu Tawi at 9 am and reaches Indore at 12.50 pm the next day. The train’s 24 coaches include 15 sleeper coaches, 2 AC-2 coaches, 2 AC-3 coaches, 4 general coaches, and a pantry car. The train has a good record in cleanliness but its performance on the punctuality front is poor. The quality of the food served on the train is average and the safety also is just average.
12920/Malwa Express Route, Schedule & Time Table –
Malwa Express runs with the number 12920 and falls in the superfast express train category. It connects the stations of Vaishno Devi Katra, Jammu & Kashmir and Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. It is an important religious route and offers passengers with daily service.
History
Malwa is the region in Madhya Pradesh state, where Indore city is located. Originally, it was introduced between Bhopal & New Delhi. Later, it got extended to Indore and Jammu Tawi and considered to be the initial train to reach the neighboring country Pakistan as a diplomatic gesture. It got extended to Katra in June 2017 and is the country’s 5th train to be awarded ISO Certificate. Recently this year 2019, in the month of January, it got extended to Dr. Ambedkar Nagar (Mhow).
Timing & halts
It starts at Katra at 06:55 hours and terminates at Dr. Ambedkar Nagar (Mhow) at 13:25 hours the next day. The total time taken for completing the entire stretch of 1641 km in 30 hours 30 mins. It moves at an average speed of about 54 km/hr. There are in total 49 intermediate stations. Some of the major stations along the route are Jammu Tawi, Pathankot Cantt., Jalandhar Cantt., Sirhind Cant. Jn., New Delhi, Mathura Jn., Agra Cantt., Gwalior Jn., Jhansi Jn., Bhopal Jn., Ujjain Jn., and Indore.
Coach composition
This train has been fitted with ICF rake and comprises of 24 coaches in total. There is 1 pantry car, 1 2nd AC coach, 12 sleeper coaches, 2 2nd seating unreserved coaches and 6 3rd AC coaches. It is at Bhopal Jn. & Ujjain Jn. stations that the train’s engine reverses.
| STATION | ARR | DEP | HALT | DAY | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra(SVDK) | origin | 06:55 | origin | 0 | ||
| Chak Rakhwal(CRWL) | 07:11 | 07:13 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Udhampur(UHP) | 07:26 | 07:28 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Ram Nagar JK(RMJK) | 07:40 | 07:42 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Manwal(MNVL) | 07:54 | 07:56 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Sangar(SGRR) | 08:08 | 08:10 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Bajalta(BLA) | 08:22 | 08:24 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Jammu Tawi(JAT) | 08:50 | 09:00 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Kathua(KTHU) | 10:00 | 10:02 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Pathankot Cantt(PTKC) | 10:40 | 10:45 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Mukerian(MEX) | 11:18 | 11:20 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Dasuya(DZA) | 11:35 | 11:37 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Jalandhar Cantt. Junction(JRC) | 12:38 | 12:43 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Ludhiana Junction(LDH) | 13:35 | 13:45 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Khanna(KNN) | 14:26 | 14:27 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Sirhind Junction(SIR) | 14:43 | 14:45 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Ambala Cantt. Junction(UMB) | 15:35 | 15:40 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Kurukshetra Junction(KKDE) | 16:15 | 16:17 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Karnal(KUN) | 16:39 | 16:41 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Panipat Junction(PNP) | 17:08 | 17:10 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Sonipat Junction(SNP) | 17:40 | 17:42 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Sabzi Mandi(SZM) | 18:25 | 18:27 | 2 | 0 | ||
| New Delhi(NDLS) | 18:55 | 19:15 | 20 | 0 | ||
| Faridabad(FDB) | 19:43 | 19:45 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Ballabh Garh(BVH) | 19:54 | 19:56 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Palwal(PWL) | 20:30 | 20:32 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Kosi Kalan(KSV) | 21:02 | 21:04 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Mathura Junction(MTJ) | 21:38 | 21:40 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Agra Cantt.(AGC) | 22:25 | 22:30 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Dholpur Junction(DHO) | 23:26 | 23:28 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Morena(MRA) | 23:51 | 23:53 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Gwalior Junction(GWL) | 00:30 | 00:35 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Dabra(DBA) | 01:21 | 01:23 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Datia(DAA) | 01:48 | 01:50 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Jhansi Junction(JHS) | 02:35 | 02:45 | 10 | 1 | ||
| Babina(BAB) | 03:08 | 03:10 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Lalitpur Junction(LAR) | 03:58 | 04:00 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Bina Junction(BINA) | 05:10 | 05:15 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Ganj Basoda(BAQ) | 05:49 | 05:50 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Vidisha(BHS) | 06:18 | 06:20 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Bhopal Junction(BPL) | 07:25 | 07:40 | 15 | 1 | ||
| Bairagarh(BIH) | 08:04 | 08:06 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Sehore(SEH) | 08:28 | 08:29 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Kalapipal(KPP) | 08:55 | 08:56 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Shujalpur(SJP) | 09:09 | 09:10 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Akodia(AKD) | 09:22 | 09:23 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Berchha(BCH) | 09:50 | 09:51 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Maksi Junction(MKC) | 10:07 | 10:08 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Ujjain Junction(UJN) | 11:00 | 11:20 | 20 | 1 | ||
| Dewas Junction(DWX) | 11:56 | 11:58 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Indore Junction(INDB) | 12:50 | destination | destination | 1 | ||
12919/Malwa Express Route, Schedule & Time Table –
| STATION | ARR | DEP | HALT | DAY | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indore Junction(INDB) | origin | 12:25 | origin | 0 | ||
| Dewas Junction(DWX) | 13:09 | 13:11 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Ujjain Junction(UJN) | 13:50 | 14:10 | 20 | 0 | ||
| Maksi Junction(MKC) | 14:45 | 14:46 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Berchha(BCH) | 15:00 | 15:02 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Akodia(AKD) | 15:26 | 15:27 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Shujalpur(SJP) | 15:39 | 15:41 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Kalapipal(KPP) | 15:54 | 15:55 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Sehore(SEH) | 16:19 | 16:20 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Sant Hirdaram Nagar(SHRN) | 16:41 | 16:43 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Bhopal Junction(BPL) | 17:20 | 17:35 | 15 | 0 | ||
| Vidisha(BHS) | 18:14 | 18:16 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Ganj Basoda(BAQ) | 18:45 | 18:47 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Bina Junction(BINA) | 19:35 | 19:40 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Lalitpur Junction(LAR) | 20:23 | 20:25 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Babina(BAB) | 21:08 | 21:10 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Jhansi Junction(JHS) | 21:55 | 22:05 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Datia(DAA) | 22:25 | 22:27 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Dabra(DBA) | 22:49 | 22:51 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Gwalior Junction(GWL) | 23:28 | 23:33 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Morena(MRA) | 23:54 | 23:56 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Dholpur Junction(DHO) | 00:35 | 00:37 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Agra Cantt.(AGC) | 01:20 | 01:25 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Raja Ki Mandi(RKM) | 01:33 | 01:35 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Mathura Junction(MTJ) | 02:13 | 02:16 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Kosi Kalan(KSV) | 02:44 | 02:46 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Palwal(PWL) | 03:38 | 03:40 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Ballabh Garh(BVH) | 03:58 | 04:00 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Faridabad(FDB) | 04:11 | 04:13 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Hazrat Nizamuddin(NZM) | 04:35 | 04:37 | 2 | 1 | ||
| New Delhi(NDLS) | 05:00 | 05:20 | 20 | 1 | ||
| Sonipat Junction(SNP) | 06:13 | 06:15 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Panipat Junction(PNP) | 06:48 | 06:50 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Karnal(KUN) | 07:13 | 07:15 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Kurukshetra Junction(KKDE) | 07:41 | 07:43 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Ambala Cantt. Junction(UMB) | 08:55 | 09:05 | 10 | 1 | ||
| Sirhind Junction(SIR) | 09:47 | 09:49 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Khanna(KNN) | 10:02 | 10:04 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Ludhiana Junction(LDH) | 10:55 | 11:15 | 20 | 1 | ||
| Jalandhar Cantt. Junction(JRC) | 12:00 | 12:05 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Dasuya(DZA) | 12:50 | 12:52 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Mukerian(MEX) | 13:08 | 13:10 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Pathankot Cantt(PTKC) | 13:55 | 14:00 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Kathua(KTHU) | 14:33 | 14:35 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Jammu Tawi(JAT) | 16:10 | 16:20 | 10 | 1 | ||
| Bajalta(BLA) | 16:35 | 16:37 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Sangar(SGRR) | 16:49 | 16:51 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Manwal(MNVL) | 17:03 | 17:05 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Ram Nagar JK(RMJK) | 17:29 | 17:31 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Udhampur(UHP) | 17:43 | 17:45 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Chak Rakhwal(CRWL) | 17:58 | 17:59 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra(SVDK) | 18:25 | destination | destination | 1 | ||
12920/19 Malwa Express Fare and Coach Position Seat Map
Planning to travel in the daily running superfast train heading in between Indore and Jammu Tawi station across the country? Malwa Express is the train to opt to. The distance travelled by the train is 1540 kms. Running with a good operating speed of 55.3 km/hour, it takes about 27 hours and 50 minutes of time to cover the same distance. It has been operating with train numbers 12919 and 12920. As scheduled in the time table, train 12919 leaves Indore at 12:25 hours and reaches Jammu Tawi next day at 04:05 hours. Train 12920 on the other side leaves Jammu Tawi at 09:00 hours and reaches Indore next day at 12:50 hours.
The fare for a person planning to travel in the same in general quota is like 2,505 in 2A, 1,720 in 3A, 650 in SL and 355 in GN. In tatkal quota the rate increases to 3,030 in 2A, 2,140 in 3A and 830 in SL class of travel. Comprised with 24 coaches in total, it has sleeper class coaches, AC II tier, AC III tier, general class coaches and 1 pantry car attached. In S1 coach, the seats are like 20, 21, 22 and 24.
Train Coach Position And Seat Layout:-
Second Tier AC Coach (2A):- Seeking online for updates related to second Tier AC coach position, seat map layout and coach position in Malwa express? Here, you will definitely get the relevant details for sure. The superfast train runs on daily basis in between Madhya Pradesh and Jammu Tawi in India and operates with train numbers 12919 and 12920 from both ends. Considering the total number of coaches, it has 24 coaches including AC II tier, AC III tier, sleeper class and general unreserved class of coaches. It even has a pantry car attached within and in case travellers are craving for something delicious, they can grab the same by ordering it from the e-catering service providers anytime and at decent prices. In case, you have a confirmed reservation in Malwa express in second tier AC coach, then this post could help you in knowing about the coach position in advance. There are 4 berths available in every compartment in second tier AC coach, and it could be easily differentiated from one another as they are schemed in different colours. So, know about the coach position by simply looking at the seat map layout of the same coach and get better clarity and understanding out of the same. Even, in case you have been travelling in some other coach, then also by simply checking out the seat map could help in grabbing more information from the same. Have a safe and convenient travel!
Third Tier AC coach(3A): Looking for information related to Third Tier AC coach in Malwa express? If yes, here you will definitely get to know of the same. Planning to travel in between Jammu Tawi and Madhya Pradesh across the country or somewhere in between them? The train runs from both ends with train numbers 12919 and 12920 as of now. It is better to do have a look at the seat map layout and numbering as devised by the Indian Railways department and then grab knowledge from there. The berths available to seat and to sleep in this coach are 64 in total. It has berths involving lower berth, upper berth, middle berth, side lower berth and side upper berth. The seat number if you have could really help you in depicting the right coach position where you be sitting during the travel and you can grab this piece of information in advance without any problem. The train has 24 coaches as of now, and it has even a pantry car attached with the train too. 5 rakes that is number 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 in the train belongs to third tier AC coach and it is advisable to book the tickets in advance and look for the information with the help of seat map. Feel free to do order for fresh and quality e-catering food meal services in the train, as per the preference and need at affordable prices. Have a safe travel! 
Sleeper Class coach(SL): Do you have any plans to travel in Sleeper Class coach in Malwa express? Want to travel in between Indore and Jammu Tawi station in India or in between them somewhere? Want to get an insight of sleeper class coach on the train? If yes, simply read on the following and you will come to know of the same for sure. The superfast train runs daily in between Jammu Tawi station and Indore station in India. From both ends, it operates with train numbers 12919 and 12920. The train has 24 coaches available as of now and rake with numbers 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 and 16 belongs to sleeper class coaches. Just as a piece of information, the train even has a pantry car attached within and if users want, they can seek for fresh and hot e-catering food meal services as well from Travel Khana as per the desire. To know about the sleeper class coach, the best way is to simply have a look at the seat map of the respective coach as been devised by the Railways. In sleeper class coach, the berths available are lower berth, upper berth, middle berth, side lower berth and side upper berth. In total, 72 berths are there to sleep and to seat in the sleeper coach in train. Do know about the seat position in the train with the help of seat number and have a safe and trouble free travel.
Unreserved Second Class Compartment(GS):- Looking online for information related to Unreserved Second Class Compartment (GS) in Malwa express? If yes, read on the following and you will come to know of the same here. Do you have any plans to travel in between Indore and Jammu Tawi across the country or in between them somewhere? Did you bought the tickets to travel in GS coach category in this train already? Planning to travel in unreserved class of coach? The train runs from both sides with train numbers 12919 and 12920. To get an insight about any of the train, it is advisable to do know of the same by simply looking at the seat map of the respective coach. To buy tickets in unreserved GS coach in this Malwa express, do make sure to reach station on time and buy the tickets from the counter. In general, 2 to 4 coaches of GS are available in any train, as per Railways. The train Malwa express has 24 coaches available in total and amongst them rake with numbers 2 and 23 belongs to unreserved second class compartment GS coaches. It even has a pantry car attached within. Do feel free to try out e-catering food meal services from TravelKhana as desired and at affordable prices. Have a safe journey!
Stands for Seating cum Luggage Rake(SLR):- Malwa Express is a superfast categorized train, running with train numbers 12919 and 12920. The service frequency of the train is on daily basis. The train is known to be connecting Shri Mata vaishno Devi Katra junction in Jammu and Kashmir and Dr. Ambedkar Nagar junction in Madhya Pradesh in the country. It covers a total distance of 1641 kms in approximate 30 hours and 40 minutes. The train has 22 coaches available including AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper, and general unreserved category. There is even a pantry car attached within the express. SLRs are also available in the train, meant for keeping the luggage and travel of physically challenged and disabled people. SLRs stands for Seating cum Luggage Rake (SLR) and people can travel in the express if they want to, and can get the reservations from the rail counter at the station. If you are travelling in other coaches, then you need to book the tickets in advance from the Indian Railways portal. In general category, the fare that would be charged from an adult would be Rs. 630 in sleeper, Rs. 1670 in AC 3 tier, and Rs. 2425 in AC 2 tier.
Seat Availability Of 12920/19 Malwa Express
Malwa Express is a superfast category train, supervised by Western Indian Railways. The express connects Dr. Ambedkar Nagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra station across the country. Want to know how to check out the seat availability of 12920/19 Malwa Express? It runs daily and covers a total distance of 1641 km in about 30 hours and 40 minutes. To check on the seat availability of the superfast-running Malwa Express, first of all open the Indian Railways IRCTC website, get to the seat availability section. Enter in there the train name or train number, Malwa Express or 12920 or 12919, and the desired date of journey and get to know the status of the vacant seats in the respective coaches on that date. It is preferable to make the booking at the earliest to avoid any hassle for the end time. There are in total 22 coaches in the express, including AC first class, AC second and AC third class, sleeper, and general coaches. It even has a pantry facility available. In general quota, the pricing would be Rs. 630 in sleeper, Rs. 1670 in AC 3 tier, and Rs. 2425 in AC second class coach.