Muzaffarpur–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Express
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{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Muzaffarpur–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Express
| image = MFP-SMVT Express.jpg
| image_width =
| caption =
| type = Express
| locale =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2004|01|12}}
| last =
| operator = East Central Railway zone
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Muzaffarpur Junction }} (MFP)
| stops = 47
| end = {{stnlnk|Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru}} (SMVB)
| distance = {{convert|2734|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 49h 45m
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC First, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Pantry car
On-board catering
E-catering
| observation = LHB coach
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 15227/15228
| speed = {{convert|52|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| map = 300px
| map_state =
}}
{{Short description|Train in India}}
The Muzaffarpur–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Muzaffarpur Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru}} in India. It is currently being operated with 15227/15228 train numbers on a weekly basis.[http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=158014 Installation of Bio Toilets in Railways]{{cite web | url=https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=7666&id=0,5,268 | title=Additional Stoppages Provided for various Express Trains | date=26 August 2016 | publisher=South Central Railway | access-date=3 March 2019 }}[http://www.indiarailwayinfo.com/2015/12/bulletin-no6-cancellationdiversionparti.html Bulletin No.6 Cancellation/Diversion/Partial Cancellation/ Rescheduling of Trains Due to Heavy Rains][http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=6258&did=14417752404208C209DF0878A96A969FBFFFEA87F918C.we Additional Stoppages for Certain Express Trains]
Service
The 15227/Yesvantpur–Muzaffarpur Weekly Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 2702 km in 48h 40m.
The 15228/Muzaffarpur–Yesvantpur Weekly Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 2702 km in 50h 20m.
Schedule
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Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Station code | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15227 | SMVB | SMVT Bengaluru | 12:30 | Thursday | MFP | Muzaffarpur Junction | 01:10 | Saturday |
15228 | MFP | Muzaffarpur Junction | 07:25 | MONDAY | SMVB | SMVT Bengaluru | 09:30 | Wednesday |
Coach composition
The train has highly refurbished LHB rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 1 AC First Class
- 2 AC Two Tier
- 6 AC Three Tier
- 6 Sleeper coaches
- 1 AC Three Economy Tier
- 1 Pantry car
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 End On Generator Cars (EOG)
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru }}
- {{stnlnk|Krishnarajapuram}}
- {{stnlnk|Jolarpettai Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Katpadi Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Arakkonam Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Perambur}} (Chennai)
- {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Rajahmundry}}
- {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Vizianagaram Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Brahmapur}}
- {{stnlnk|Khurda Road Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Bhubaneswar}}
- {{stnlnk|Cuttack Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Kharagpur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Bolpur Shantiniketan}}
- {{stnlnk|Rampurhat Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Malda Town}}
- {{stnlnk|Katihar Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Begusarai}}
- {{stnlnk|Barauni Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Samastipur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Muzaffarpur Junction}}
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Royapuram Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Bengaluru to Visakhapatnam. From Visakhapatnam, train is hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-4 uptil Muzaffarpur and vice versa.
Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction 1 time:
- {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam Junction}}
See also
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1133 15227/Yesvantpur - Muzaffarpur Weekly Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1772 15228/Muzaffarpur - Yesvantpur Weekly Express] India Rail Info
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Category:Transport in Bengaluru
Category:Transport in Muzaffarpur
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Karnataka
Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu
Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh
Category:Rail transport in Odisha
Category:Rail transport in West Bengal
Category:Rail transport in Bihar
Category:Railway services introduced in 2004
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