Muzaffarpur–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Express

The Muzaffarpur–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Muzaffarpur Junction and Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru in India. It is currently being operated with 15227/15228 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3][4]

Muzaffarpur–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service12 January 2004; 20 years ago (2004-01-12)
Current operator(s)East Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiMuzaffarpur Junction (MFP)
Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru (SMVB)
Stops47
Distance travelled2,734 km (1,699 mi)
Average journey time49h 45m
Service frequencyWeekly [a]
Train number(s)15227/15228
On-board services
Class(es)AC First, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesPantry car
On-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLHB coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed52 km/h (32 mph), including halts
Route map

Service

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The 15227/Yesvantpur–Muzaffarpur Weekly Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 2734 km in 52h 5m. The 15228/Muzaffarpur–Yesvantpur Weekly Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 2734 km in 52h 5m.

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

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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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 Pantry car
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 End On Generator Cars (EOG)

Traction

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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

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The train reverses its direction 1 time:

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References

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  1. ^ Installation of Bio Toilets in Railways
  2. ^ "Additional Stoppages Provided for various Express Trains". South Central Railway. 26 August 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  3. ^ Bulletin No.6 Cancellation/Diversion/Partial Cancellation/ Rescheduling of Trains Due to Heavy Rains
  4. ^ Additional Stoppages for Certain Express Trains
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