Service type Express Start Dehradun End Muzaffarpur Junction | Current operator(s) North Eastern Railways Stops 24 Distance travelled 1,124 km (698 mi) | |
The 15002 / 01 Dehradun Muzaffarpur Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways - North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Dehradun & Muzaffarpur Junction in India.
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It operates as train number 15002 from Dehradun to Muzaffarpur Junction and as train number 15001 in the reverse direction serving the states of Uttarakhand & Uttar Pradesh.
Coaches
The 15002 / 01 Dehradun Muzaffarpur Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 7 Sleeper Class, 4 General Unreserved & 2 sitting cum luggage rack coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 15002 Dehradun Muzaffarpur Express covers the distance of 1124 kilometres in 24 hours 40 mins (45.57 km/hr) & in 24 hours 00 mins as 15001 Muzaffarpur Dehradun Express (46.83 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 15002 / 01 Dehradun Muzaffarpur Express runs from Dehradun via Haridwar Junction, Bareilly, Lucknow Junction NR, Gorakhpur Junction to Muzaffarpur Junction.
Traction
As the route is yet to be fully electrified, a Lucknow based WDM 3A hauls the train for its entire journey.
Timings
15002 Dehradun Muzaffarpur Express leaves Dehradun every Saturday at 15:30 hrs IST and reaches Muzaffarpur Junction at 16:10 hrs IST the next day.
15001 Muzaffarpur Dehradun Express leaves Muzaffarpur Junction every Monday at 14:00 hrs IST and reaches Dehradun at 14:00 hrs IST the next day.