Surat–Muzaffarpur Express

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The 19053 / 19054 Surat–Muzaffarpur Express is an Express train running between Surat of Gujarat and Muzaffarpur of Bihar.[1][2]

Surat-Muzaffarpur Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleGujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
TerminiSurat (ST)
Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP)
Stops25
Distance travelled2,140 km (1,330 mi)
Average journey time44 hrs 55 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)19053 / 19054
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering,
E-Catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gaugeBroad Gauge
Operating speed48 km/h (30 mph) average including halts.

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

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The train consists of 18 coaches:

  • 1 AC III Tier
  • 9 Sleeper Class
  • 6 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Services

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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

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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

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It is hauled by a Valsad Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Direction reversals

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The train reverses its direction twice at;

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 12945/12946 Surat - Mahuva Superfast Express.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "19053/Surat - Muzaffarpur Express". India Rail Info.
  2. ^ "19054/Muzaffarpur - Surat Express". India Rail Info.
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