Muri Express
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2015}}
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Muri Express
| image = TATANAGAR - JAMMU TAWI EXPRESS.jpg
| caption = Train board of Muri Express
| type = Express
| locale = Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab & Jammu and Kashmir
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1975|11|01}}
| last =
| operator = South Eastern Railway
| start = Tatanagar (TATA)
| stops = 55
| end = {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} (JAT)
| distance = {{convert|2069|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 45 hrs 20 mins
| frequency = Tri-Weekly
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier Economy, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Available
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = No
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 18101 / 18102
| speed = {{convert|46|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map =
| map_state =
}}
The 18101 / 18102 Muri Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways – South Eastern Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Tatanagar Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} in India.
It operates as train number 18101 from Tatanagar Junction to Jammu Tawi and as train number 18102 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.
Coaches
The 18101 / 02 Tatanagar–Jammu Tawi has 2 AC 2 Tier, 6 AC 3 Tier Economy, 7 Sleeper Class, 2 Unreserved/General, 1 EOG and 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake Coaches. It also carry a pantry car.
Service
The 18101 Tatanagar–Jammu Tawi Express covers the distance of {{convert|2069|km|0|abbr=on}} in 45 hours 5 mins (46 km/h) and in 43 hours 30 mins as 18102 Jammu Tawi–Tatanagar Express (48 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is below {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 18101 / 18102 Tatanagar–Jammu Tawi Express runs from Tatanagar Junction via Chandil, Muri, Ramgarh, {{stnlnk|Barkakana}}, Patratu, Kahlari, Tori, Latehar, Barwadih, {{stnlnk|Daltonganj}}, Garwa road, Garwa, Nagar Untari, WyndhamGanj, Duddhinagr, Renukut, {{stnlnk|Chopan}}, Sonbhadra, Chunar, Mirzapur, Vindyachal, Meja road, Prayagraj junction, Khaga, Fatehpur, {{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}}, Rura, Jhinjak, Etawah, Shikoabad Junction, {{stnlnk|Tundla Junction}}, Aligarh Junction, {{stnlnk|Ghaziabad}}, {{stnlnk|Delhi Junction}}, Sabzi Mandi, {{stnlnk|Panipat Junction}}, Sonipart Junction, Karnal, Kurekshetra Junction, Shabad Markanda, {{stnlnk|Ambala Cantonment Junction}}, Chandigarh Junction, {{stnlnk|Ludhiana Junction}}, Phillaur Junction, Phagwara Junction, Jalandhar Cantonment Junction, Jalandhar City Junction, Beas Junction, Jandiala, {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}}, Batala Junction, Dhiriwal, Gurdaspur, Dinanagar, {{stnlnk|Pathankot Junction}}, Hiranagar, Viajaypur Jammu, to Jammu Tawi.
It reverses its direction of travel twice during its run at {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Pathankot Junction}}.
Traction
As the entire route is fully electrified, a Tatanagar Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive hauls the train from end to end in both directions.
Slip coaches
The train used to get attached/detached to/from 18309/18310 Sambalpur–Jammu Tawi Express at {{stnlnk|Muri Junction}} to continue till Jammu Tawi. This system was in use till March 2020.Now two different rakes have been allotted to both the trians.
Operation
- 18101 Tatanagar–Jammu Tawi Express runs from Tatanagar Junction on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday reaching Jammu Tawi on the 3rd day.{{Cite web |last=Swain |first=Shashank Shekhar |title=18101/Tatanagar - Jammu Tawi Express (PT) - Tatanagar to Jammu Tawi SER/South Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-tatanagar-jammu-tawi-express-18101/797/168/81 |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}
- 18102 Jammu Tawi–Tatanagar Junction Express runs from Jammu Tawi on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday reaching Tatanagar Junction on the 3rd day.{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Shiv |title=18102/Jammu Tawi - Tatanagar Express - Jammu Tawi to Tatanagar SER/South Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-jammu-tawi-tatanagar-express-18102/22280/81/168 |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}
2015 derailment
On 25 May 2015, 8 coaches of {{stnlnk|Rourkela}}–Jammu Tawi Muri Express derailed near Athsari, on Mughalsarai–Kanpur section around 1:40 pm. 4 people died and 9 were injured in the accident. Both, Rail Minister Suresh Prabhu and Chief Minister of U.P. Akhilesh Yadav announced compensation to the victims of accident.{{citation needed|date=November 2016}}
References
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- {{cite web|url=http://www.90di.com/schedule/train/Indian%20Railways_8101.html|title=8101 TATANAGAR JN JAMMU TAWI EXPRESS – Timing, Fare, Availability & Booking Details {{pipe}} 90di|publisher=90di.com|accessdate=2014-10-16}}
- {{cite web|url=http://erail.in/18110-jat-muri-rou-ex|title=18110, JAT MURI ROU EX, Jammu Tawi to Tatanagar Jn|publisher=erail.in|accessdate=2014-10-16}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmGCu3auj8I|title=18101/18109-Tatanagar/Rourkela Muri Jammu Tawi Express with 12472 Swaraj Express|date=31 August 2012 |publisher=youtube.com|accessdate=2014-10-16}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFxuggSL_Zg|title=TATA-Jammu Tawi/Hatia–Jammu Tawi Muri Express 8102/8602|date=10 August 2009 |publisher=youtube.com|accessdate=2014-10-16}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.orissalinks.com/orissagrowth/archives/5372|title=___________ » Blog Archive » Jammu Tawi–Hatia Express to be extended till Rourkela from November 12|publisher=orissalinks.com|accessdate=2014-10-16}}
- {{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/debatra/8105759382/|title=Tata–Jammu Tawi Express {{pipe}} Flickr – Photo Sharing!|publisher=flickr.com|accessdate=2014-10-16|date=2012-05-06}}
- {{cite web|url=http://railroadair.blogspot.in/2011/11/extension-of-1860218601-jammu-tawi.html|title=Rail Road Air-Indian Railways: Extension of 18602/18601 Jammu Tawi-Hatia Link Express Train upto Rourkela|publisher=railroadair.blogspot.in|accessdate=2014-10-16|date=2011-11-15}}
External links
- {{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in|title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry|publisher=indianrail.gov.in|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
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Category:Rail transport in Punjab, India
Category:Rail transport in Jammu and Kashmir