Shramik Express
 Shramik Express trainboard. | |||||
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Valsad (BL) Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP) | ||||
| Stops | 17 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,859 km (1,155 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 32hrs 35min | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 19051 / 19052 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | Ac 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | E-catering only | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad Gauge | ||||
| Operating speed | 57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts. | ||||
| Rake sharing | Rake sharing with 12943/12944 Udyog Karmi Express | ||||
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The 19051 / 19052 Shramik Express is an Express train running between Valsad of Gujarat and Muzaffarpur of Bihar.[1][2]
It operates as train number 19051 from Valsad to Muzaffarpur Junction and as train number 19052 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Coach composition
[edit]The train consists of 23 coaches:
- 1 AC II cum AC III tier(AB1)
- 1 AC III tier(B1)
- 14 Sleeper class(SL)
- 5 General Unreserved(GEN)
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake(SLR)
Services
[edit]19051 Valsad–Muzaffarpur Shramik Express covers the distance of 1782 km in 32 hours 35 mins (57 km/h) & in 35 hours as 19052 Muzaffarpur–Valsad Shramik Express (53 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (35 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare does not includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route & halts
[edit]The important halts of the train are:
- Valsad
- Bhestan
- Nandurbar
- Jalgaon
- Bhusaval Junction
- Khandwa
- Itarsi Junction
- Jabalpur Junction
- Katni Junction
- Satna
- Prayagraj Chheoki Junction
- Varanasi
- Ghazipur City
- Ballia
- Chhapra Junction
- Sonpur
- Hajipur
- Muzaffarpur Junction
Traction
[edit]It is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Valsad to Muzaffarpur and vice versa.
Schedule
[edit]| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19051 | BL | Valsad | 22:15 PM | Saturday | Muzaffarpur | 06:50 AM | Monday |
| 19052 | MFP | Muzaffarpur | 20:10 PM | Monday | Valsad | 07:10 AM | Wednesday |
Rake sharing
[edit]The train shares its rake with 12943/12944 Udyog Karmi Express.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "19051/Shramik Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "19052/Shramik Express". India Rail Info.