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

class="wikitable"
Train numberStation codeDeparture stationDeparture timeDeparture dayStation codeArrival stationArrival timeArrival day
15227SMVBSMVT Bengaluru12:30ThursdayMFPMuzaffarpur Junction01:10Saturday
15228MFPMuzaffarpur Junction07:25MONDAYSMVBSMVT Bengaluru09:30Wednesday

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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