Surat–Bhagalpur Express

The 22947 / 22948 Surat–Bhagalpur Express is a Superfast train running between Surat of Gujarat and Bhagalpur Junction of Bihar. It is also known as Tapti Ganga Superfast Express.[1][2]

Surat–Bhagalpur Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service1 January 1998 (1998-01-01)
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
TerminiSurat (ST)
Bhagalpur Junction (BGP)
Stops35
Distance travelled1,823 km (1,133 mi)
Average journey time33 hrs 15 mins
Service frequency2 days a week
Train number(s)22947 / 22948
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesPantry car
On-board catering
E-catering
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
broad gauge
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts
Route map
(Surat–Bhagalpur) Express route map

It operates as train number 22947 from Surat to Bhagalpur Junction and as train number 22948 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

Coach composition

The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 6 AC III Tier
  • 8 Sleeper class
  • 1 Pantry car
  • 3 General Unreserved
  • 1 EOG cum Luggage Rake
  • 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Services

22947 Surat–Bhagalpur Tapti Ganga Superfast Express covers the distance of 1822 km in 33 hours 10 mins (55 km/h) and in 33 hours 15 mins as 22948 Bhagalpur–Surat Tapti Ganga Superfast Express (55 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is 55 km/h (35 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route

The 22947 / 22948 Surat–Bhagalpur Tapti Ganga Superfast Express runs from Surat via Udhna Junction, Nandurbar, Jalgaon Junction, Bhusaval Junction, Khandwa Junction, Itarsi Junction, Jabalpur Junction, Katni Junction, Satna Junction, Manikpur Junction, Prayagraj Chheoki Junction, Mirzapur, Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai), Ara Junction, Patna Junction, Kiul Junction, Jamalpur Junction to Bhagalpur Junction.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 19045/19046 Tapti Ganga Express

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara-based WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.

See also

References
  1. "22947/Surat–Bhagalpur (Tapti Ganga) SF Express". India Rail Info.
  2. "22948/Bhagalpur–Surat (Tapti Ganga) SF Express". India Rail Info.
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