Bandra Terminus–Muzaffarpur Avadh Express
The 19039 / 19040 Bandra Terminus - Muzaffarpur Avadh Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways - Western Railways zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and Muzaffarpur Junction in India.
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| Overview | |
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| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) |
| Stops | 80 |
| End | Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP) |
| Distance travelled | 2,155 km (1,339 mi) |
| Average journey time | 46 hours 45 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 19039 / 19040 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 45.98 km/h (29 mph) average including halts |
It operates as train number 19039 from Bandra Terminus to Muzaffarpur Junction and as train number 19040 in the reverse direction.
Coaches
The 19039/40 Bandra Terminus - Muzaffarpur Avadh Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 15 Sleeper Class, 2 General Unreserved & 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake. In addition, it has a 1 pantry car.
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EOG | S15GEN | S14S1 | S13S2 | S12S3 | S11S4 | S10S5 | S9S6 | S7 | S8 | S7PC | S6AB1 | S5A1 | S4B2 | S3B1 | S2S9 | S1S10 | PCS11 | B2S12 | B1S13 | A1S14 | GENS15 | GEN | EOG |
Service
The 19039 Bandra Terminus - Muzaffarpur Avadh Express covers the distance of 2155 kilometres in 47 hrs 10 mins (45.69 km/hr).
The 19040 Muzaffarpur - Bandra Terminus Avadh Express covers the distance of 2155 kilometres in 46 hrs 35 mins (46.26 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare excludes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 19039/19040 Bandra Terminus - Muzaffarpur Avadh Express runs from Bandra Terminus via Borivali, Surat, Vadodara, Ratlam, Nagda, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Agra Fort, Etawah, Kanpur Central, Lucknow Aishbagh, Gonda, Babhnan, Gorakhpur Junction, Kaptanganj, Narkatiaganj, Bapudham Motihari to Muzaffarpur Junction.
Timings
The 19039 Bandra Terminus - Muzaffarpur Avadh Express leaves Bandra Terminus every Monday, Thursday & Saturday at 22:40 PM IST and reaches Muzaffarpur Junction at 21:50 PM IST on the 2nd day.
The 19040 Muzaffarpur - Bandra Terminus Avadh Express leaves Muzaffarpur Junction every Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday at 06:00 AM IST and reaches Bandra Terminus at 04:35 AM IST on the 2nd day.
Traction
It is now regularly hauls by a Vadodara based WAP 7 (HOG) equipped locomotive from end to end.
Rake Sharing
The train share its rake with 19037/19038 Bandra Terminus - Gorakhpur Avadh Express.
External links
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-30.
- "IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation System". irctc.co.in. Archived from the original on 3 March 2007. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". irfca.org. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
References
- "Election year clears track for 20 new trains in Uttar Pradesh - The Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "avadh express - India Travel Forum | IndiaMike.com". indiamike.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- "One killed, one injured in shootout on Avadh Express near Limbdi - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.