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Surat Bhagalpur Express

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Service type
  
Mail/Express

Current operator(s)
  
Indian Railways

Stops
  
34

Status
  
Operating

Start
  
Surat

End
  
Bhagalpur

Surat Bhagalpur Express

The Surat – Bhagalpur Express is an Indian express passenger train service running between Surat and Bhagalpur.

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Number and nomenclature

The number provided for the train is :

  • 19047 - from Surat to Bhagalpur
  • 19048 - from Bhagalpur to Surat
  • Schedule information

    The train operates two days in week in both directions. Train number 19047 departs from Surat on Tuesday and Saturday at 0935 hrs, while on return, Train number 19048 departs from Bhagalpur on Monday and Thursday at 0915 hrs.

    The train runs on the Udhna-Jalgaon Rail Route. There are more than 34 halts of this train including major cities and suburban stations.

    Rake and locomotive

    The Surat – Bhagalpur Express has, on a regular basis, 24 carriages. It is powered by a single WAP-4 electric locomotive between Surat and Itarsi Junction, and by two paired diesel locomotives (either twin WDM-3A or WDM-3D from Itarsi Junction to Bhagalpur.

    The train averages 54 kilometres per hour (34 mph) in both directions.

    Coach composite

    The train's 22 coaches comprise:

  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 14 Sleeper
  • 4 General
  • 1 Ladies special coach
  • 1 luggage/brake van
  • 1 pantry car
  • References

    Surat Bhagalpur Express Wikipedia