Surat–Muzaffarpur Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Surat (ST) Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP) |
| Stops | 25 |
| Distance travelled | 2,140 km (1,330 mi) |
| Average journey time | 44 hrs 55 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 19053 / 19054 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering, E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | 48 km/h (30 mph) average including halts. |
The 19053 / 19054 Surat–Muzaffarpur Express is an Express train running between Surat of Gujarat and Muzaffarpur of Bihar.[1][2]
It operates as train number 19053 from Surat to Muzaffarpur Junction and as train number 19054 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Coach composite
[edit]The train consists of 18 coaches:
- 1 AC III Tier
- 9 Sleeper Class
- 6 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Services
[edit]The 19053 Surat - Muzaffarpur Express covers the distance of 2140 km in 46 hours 20 mins(46 km/h) and in 45 hours 30 mins as 19054 Muzaffarpur - Surat Express (47 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.
Route
[edit]The 19053 / 54 Surat - Muzaffarpur Express runs from Surat via Vadodara Junction, Ratlam Junction, Ujjain Junction, Guna Junction, Bina Junction, Jhansi Junction, Tundla Junction, Faizabad Junction, Mau Junction, Chhapra Junction to Muzaffarpur Junction.
Traction
[edit]It is hauled by a Valsad Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
Direction reversals
[edit]The train reverses its direction twice at;
Rake sharing
[edit]The train shares its rake with 12945/12946 Surat - Mahuva Superfast Express.
See also
[edit]- Surat - Chhapra Tapti Ganga Express
- Surat - Bhagalpur Tapti Ganga Superfast Express
- Valsad - Muzaffarpur Shramik express
- Udhna - Varanasi Bholenagari Express
- Udhna - Danapur Bi-Weekly Express
- Udhna - Jaynagar Antyodaya Express
References
[edit]- ^ "19053/Surat - Muzaffarpur Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "19054/Muzaffarpur - Surat Express". India Rail Info.
External links
[edit]- Surat Muzaffarpur Express at India Rail Info