Humsafar trains are long distance superfast trains that traverses overnight journeys. This is a new concept by the Indian Railways. Some Humsafar trains also run for more than 24 hours. Keeping in mind the middle class travellers, Humsafar was launched last year by the Former Railway Minister Mr. Suresh Prabhu. It has only Third AC class coach and have optional meal service. This train follows dynamic pricing meaning fare increases as the seat availability decreases. However, these trains hold lesser priority than Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains. Humsafar trains are equipped with modern day amenities and enhanced safety features. There are CCTV cameras fitted in every coach of Humsafar trains and there are charging points for each berth. One can also see current running speed of train on the LEDs fitted above doors. These trains are characterized by beautiful graffiti paint with vibrant sky blue color on outer surface of coaches. 1 humsafar train runs from Itarsi to Bilaspur - Indore Puri Humsafar Express (20917).

Itarsi to Bilaspur Indore Puri Humsafar Express (20917) departs from Itarsi Jn station (ET) at 20:15 and arrives Bilaspur Jn station (BSP) at 07:45. Itarsi to Bilaspur humsafar fare is Rs.1195 in Third AC, Rs.440 in Sleeper and Rs.260 in Second Seater for this train.