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<p>2409:4041:6E92:77C:0:0:9C89:1012: /* Route */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}<br /> {{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}<br /> {{Infobox rail service<br /> | name = Surat–Bhagalpur Express<br /> | type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]<br /> | image = <br /> | caption = <br /> | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1998|01|01}} <br /> | last =<br /> | status = <br /> | operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railways]]<br /> | start = {{stnlnk|Surat}} (ST)<br /> | stops = 35<br /> | end = {{stnlnk|Bhagalpur Junction}} (BGP)<br /> | distance = {{convert|1823|km|0|abbr=on}}<br /> | journeytime = 33 hrs 15 mins<br /> | frequency = 2 days a week<br /> | trainnumber = 22947 / 22948<br /> | class = AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved<br /> | seating = Yes<br /> | sleeping = Yes<br /> | catering = Pantry car &lt;br&gt; On-board catering &lt;br&gt; E-catering<br /> | baggage = Available<br /> | stock = [[ICF coaches]]<br /> | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} &lt;br&gt; [[broad gauge]]<br /> | speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts<br /> | map = [[File:(Surat - Bhagalpur) Express route map.png|300px|(Surat–Bhagalpur) Express route map]]<br /> }}<br /> <br /> The 22947 / 22948 '''Surat–Bhagalpur Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] train running between {{stnlnk|Surat}} of [[Gujarat]] and {{stnlnk|Bhagalpur Junction}} of [[Bihar]]. It is also known as '''Tapti Ganga Superfast Express'''.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-surat-bhagalpur-tapti-ganga-sf-express-22947/177/65/1156|title=22947/Surat–Bhagalpur (Tapti Ganga) SF Express|website=India Rail Info}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/timetable/bhagalpur-surat-tapti-ganga-sf-express-22948/174/1156/65|title=22948/Bhagalpur–Surat (Tapti Ganga) SF Express|website=India Rail Info}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> 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]]<br /> <br /> ==Coach composition==<br /> <br /> The train consists of 24 coaches:<br /> <br /> * 4 AC III Tier<br /> * 13 Sleeper class<br /> * 1 Pantry car<br /> * 4 General Unreserved<br /> * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake<br /> <br /> ==Services==<br /> <br /> 22947 Surat–Bhagalpur Tapti Ganga Superfast Express covers the distance of 1822&amp;nbsp;km in 33 hours 10 mins (55&amp;nbsp;km/hr) &amp; in 33 hours 15 mins as 22948 Bhagalpur–Surat Tapti Ganga Superfast Express (55&amp;nbsp;km/hr).<br /> <br /> As the average speed of the train is {{convert|55|km/h|mph|abbr=on|round=5}}, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.<br /> <br /> ==Route==<br /> <br /> The 22947 / 22948 Surat–Bhagalpur Tapti Ganga Superfast Express runs from Surat via {{stnlnk|Udhna Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Nandurbar}}, {{stnlnk|Jalgaon Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Khandwa Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jabalpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Katni Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Satna Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Manikpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Chheoki Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Mirzapur}}, {{stnlnk|Mughalsarai Junction||Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai)}}, {{stnlnk|Ara Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Kiul Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jamalpur Junction}} to Bhagalpur Junction.<br /> <br /> ==Rake sharing==<br /> <br /> The train shares its rake with 19045/19046 [[Tapti Ganga Express]]<br /> <br /> ==Traction==<br /> <br /> Both trains are hauled by [[Electric Loco Shed, Bhusawal|Bhusawal]]-based [[WAP-4E]] throughout the entire journey.<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> <br /> * [[Shramik Express]]<br /> * [[Udhna–Banaras Express]]<br /> * [[Udhna–Danapur Express]]<br /> * [[Jaynagar–Udhna Antyodaya Express]]<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> {{Railways in Central India}}<br /> {{Railways in Eastern India}}<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Surat-Bhagalpur Express}}<br /> [[Category:Express trains in India]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Gujarat]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Surat]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Bhagalpur]]</div>

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