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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| color = FF0000<br />
| name = Maurya Express<br />
| logo = <br />
| image = Maurya Express.jpg<br />
| image_width = <br />
| caption = Maurya Express At Muzaffarpur Junction<br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br />
| status = Operating<br />
| locale = <br />
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1976|07|15}}<br />
| last = <br />
| operator = [[North Eastern Railway zone|North Eastern Railway]]<br />
| ridership = <br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Sambalpur}} (SBP)<br />
| stops = 51<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Gorakhpur}} (GKP)<br />
| distance = {{convert|1164|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 31h 10m<br />
| frequency = Daily<br />
| class = AC First, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack = <br />
| catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering<br />
| observation = Large windows<br />
| entertainment = <br />
| baggage = No<br />
| otherfacilities = Below the seats<br />
| stock = [[LHB coach]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| electrification = 25 kV at 50 Hz<br />
| trainnumber = 15027 / 15028<br />
| speed = {{convert|37|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including stops<br />
| map = <br />
| map_state = <br />
}}<br />
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The 15027 / 15028 '''Maurya Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[North Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Sambalpur Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Gorakhpur Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 15027/15028 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>[http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1119&did=1497442425372F3855F38B3CC17013DE62B3BAF1645C4.web91 VANANCHAL EXPRESS TO CONTINUE SERVICE VIA DIVERTED ROUTE]</ref><ref>[http://ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=1703&did=149742743905201A3CDE8FFF5BC6FA99C56A2ED3A9ABC.web91 REVISED TIMINGS OF TRAINS DIVERTED DUE TO CLOSURE OF TRAFFIC ON DHANBAD-CHANDRAPURA SECTION]</ref><ref>[http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=1701&did=1497351692094BD5D3F58DC5250A1E686976419DD88B0.web91 MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS CLOSES TRAFFIC ON DHANBAD-CHANDRAPURA SECTION]</ref><br />
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Due to the closure of [[Dhanbad–Chandrapura line]], this train was diverted route to Dhanbad–Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Gomoh–Chandrapura line. Now it has been restored on its previous route.<br />
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== Service==<br />
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The 15027/Maurya Express has an average speed of 36&nbsp;km/h and covers 851&nbsp;km in 23h 30m. The 15028/Maurya Express has an average speed of 35&nbsp;km/h and covers 851&nbsp;km in 24h 05m.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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The '''Maurya Express''' was originally introduced as the '''Dhanbad–Muzaffarpur Express''', providing rail connectivity between the coalfield region of [[Dhanbad]] in [[Jharkhand]] and [[Muzaffarpur]] in [[Bihar]].<br />
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With growing passenger demand, the train was subsequently extended beyond Dhanbad towards the [[Ranchi]] region, with its terminal later shifted to [[Hatia railway station|Hatia]], the principal long-distance rail terminal serving Ranchi. This extension improved connectivity between southern Jharkhand and north Bihar.<br />
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In later years, the service was further extended towards [[Gorakhpur Junction railway station|Gorakhpur]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]], establishing a direct long-distance rail link between eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand.<br />
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For a certain period, the train was also extended beyond Hatia to [[Sambalpur]] in [[Odisha]], thereby providing enhanced inter-state connectivity between Jharkhand and western Odisha. Subsequently, the service was curtailed back to Hatia following operational rationalisation.<br />
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The train presently operates as the '''15027 / 15028 Maurya Express''', continuing to serve as an important Mail/Express train across eastern India.<br />
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== Route and stops ==<br />
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The important stops of the train are:<br />
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* '''{{stnlnk|Sambalpur Junction}}'''<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jharsuguda Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Rourkela Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Hatia}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Ranchi Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Muri Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bokaro Steel City}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Chandrapura}} <br />
* {{stnlnk|Dhanbad}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jasidih}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jhajha}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jamui}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Kiul}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Barauni Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Samastipur}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Khudiram Bose Pusa}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Muzaffarpur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Hajipur}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Sonpur}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Chhapra Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Siwan Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Deoria Sadar}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Chauri Chaura}}<br />
* '''{{stnlnk|Gorakhpur Junction}}'''<br />
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==Coach composition==<br />
The train has modern LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110&nbsp;km/h.<ref>{{Cite web |last=telang |first=Kamlesh |title=15027/Maurya Express (PT) - Hatia to Gorakhpur NER/North Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-maurya-express-15027/1073/385/539 |access-date=2022-06-11 |website=India Rail Info}}</ref> The train consists of 22 coaches:<br />
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* 2 AC II Tier (A1 - A2)<br />
* 10 AC III Tier (B1 - B9 and BE1)<br />
* 4 Sleeper coaches (S1 - S4)<br />
* 4 General Unreserved (D1 - D4)<br />
* 1 Divyangjan cum Guard Coach <br />
* 1 Generator Car<br />
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==Traction==<br />
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Both trains are hauled by a [[Gonda Junction railway station|Gonda Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from Sambalpur to Gorakhpur and vice versa.<ref>{{Cite web |last=telang |first=Kamlesh |title=15027/Maurya Express (PT) - Hatia to Gorakhpur NER/North Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-maurya-express-15027/1073/385/539 |access-date=2022-06-11 |website=India Rail Info}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=JigyasuSinghRF |title=15028/Maurya Express - Gorakhpur to Hatia NER/North Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-maurya-express-15028/1074/539/385 |access-date=2022-06-11 |website=India Rail Info}}</ref><br />
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==Direction reversal==<br />
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Train used to reverse its direction once at;<br />
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* {{stnlnk|Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Gomoh}}<br />
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But the {{stnlnk|Chandrapura Junction}} line has once again resumed. The train does not touch NSC Bose Gomoh any more.<br />
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== Coach composition ==<br />
It runs with 4 Sleeper coaches, 3 Second sitting coaches, 10 III AC Coaches, 2 II AC Tier Coach and 1 AC First cum II Tier AC Coach along with 1 Divyangjan Cum Guard Coach & 1 Generator Car.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Hatia railway station]]<br />
* [[Gorakhpur Junction railway station]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
New route of maurya Express sambalpur(SBP)To Hatia(HTE) To Gorakhpur(GKP)<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* [https://d.indiarailinfo.com/train/1073 15027/Maurya Express]<br />
* [https://d.indiarailinfo.com/train/1074 15028/Maurya Express]<br />
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[[Category:Passenger trains originating from Gorakhpur]]<br />
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 1976]]<br />
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