Surat–Muzaffarpur Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Mail/Express |
| Status | Operating |
| Current operator(s) | Indian Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Surat Muzaffarpur |
| Stops | 19 |
| Distance travelled | 2140 |
| Average journey time | 45 hrs 35 mins |
| Service frequency | One days a week |
| Train number(s) | 19053 / 19054 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Available |
| Sleeping arrangements | Available |
| Catering facilities | Available (Paid) |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | Average - 46 km/hr (excluding stops) |
The Surat–Muzaffarpur Express is an Indian express passenger train service running between Surat and Muzaffarpur.
Number and nomenclature
The number provided for the train is :
- 19053 - from Surat to Muzaffarpur
- 19054 - from Muzaffarpur to Surat
Schedule information
The train operates one day each week in both directions. Train number 19053 departs from Surat on Friday at 0530 hrs, while on return, Train number 19054 departs from Muzaffarpur on Sunday at 1930 hrs.
Rake and locomotive
The Surat – Muzaffarpur Express has, on a regular basis, at least 19 carriages. It is powered by a single WAP-4 electric locomotive between Surat and Ujjain junction, and by one diesel locomotive (either WDM-3A or WDM-3D from Ujjain junction to Muzaffarpur. Important StoppageVadodara Junction, Agra Cant Junction, Tundla Junction, Kanpur Central, Lucknow Charbagh, Mau Terminal, Chappra Junction.
The train averages 46 kilometres per hour (29 mph) in both directions.
Coach composite
The train's 19 coaches comprise:
- 3 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper
- 6 General
- 2 luggage/brake van
See also
External links
- Surat Muzaffarpur Express at India Rail Info