Shramik Express

{{Short description|Train in India}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}

{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Shramik Express

| type = Express

| image = File:Udyogkarmi Express.jpg

| caption = Shramik Express trainboard.

| locale = Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar

| operator = Western Railway

| start = {{stnlnk|Valsad}} (BL)

| stops = 17

| end = {{stnlnk|Muzaffarpur Junction}} (MFP)

| distance = {{convert|1859|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journeytime = 32hrs 35min

| frequency = Weekly

| trainnumber = 19051 / 19052

| class = Ac 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved

| seating = Yes

| sleeping = Yes

| catering = E-catering only

| observation = Large windows

| otherfacilities = Below the seats

| baggage = Available

| stock = LHB coach

| sharing = Rake sharing with 12943/12944 Udyog Karmi Express

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
Broad Gauge

| speed = {{convert|57|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.

| map = 250px

}}

The 19051 / 19052 Shramik Express is an Express train running between Valsad of Gujarat and Muzaffarpur of Bihar.{{Cite web |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-shramik-express-19051/1560/67/560 |title=19051/Shramik Express|website=India Rail Info}}{{Cite web |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-shramik-express-19052/1561/560/67 |title=19052/Shramik Express|website=India Rail Info}}

It operates as train number 19051 from Valsad to Muzaffarpur Junction and as train number 19052 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Coach composition

The train consists of 23 coaches:

  • 1 AC II cum AC III tier(AB1)
  • 1 AC III tier(B1)
  • 14 Sleeper class(SL)
  • 5 General Unreserved(GEN)
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake(SLR)

Services

19051 Valsad–Muzaffarpur Shramik Express covers the distance of 1782 km in 32 hours 35 mins (57 km/h) & in 35 hours as 19052 Muzaffarpur–Valsad Shramik Express (53 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is below {{convert|55|km/h|mph|abbr=on|round=5}}, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare does not includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route & halts

The important halts of the train are:

  • {{stnlnk|Valsad}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bhestan}}
  • {{stnlnk|Nandurbar}}
  • {{stnlnk|Jalgaon}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Khandwa}}
  • {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Jabalpur Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Katni Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Satna}}
  • {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Chheoki Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Varanasi}}
  • {{stnlnk|Ghazipur City}}
  • {{stnlnk|Ballia}}
  • {{stnlnk|Chhapra Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Sonpur}}
  • {{stnlnk|Hajipur}}
  • {{stnlnk|Muzaffarpur Junction}}

Traction

It is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Valsad to Muzaffarpur and vice versa.

Schedule

class="wikitable"
Train NumberStation CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeDeparture DayArrival StationArrival TimeArrival Day
19051BLValsad22:15 PMSaturdayMuzaffarpur06:50 AMMonday
19052MFPMuzaffarpur20:10 PMMondayValsad07:10 AMWednesday

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12943/12944 Udyog Karmi Express.

See also

References