Surat–Muzaffarpur Express

Surat Muzaffarpur Express
Overview
Service type Mail/Express
Status Operating
Current operator(s) Indian Railways
Route
Start Surat
Stops 19
End Muzaffarpur
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

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