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{{Infobox rail service
| name = Tatanagar–Jammu Tawi Muri Express
| image=
| caption =
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| locale = [[Jharkhand]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Delhi]], [[Haryana]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] & [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]
| first =
| Status =
| operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railways]]
| start = [[Tatanagar Junction railway station|Tatanagar]] (TATA)
| stops = 71 as 18101, <br> 72 as 18102
| end = {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} (JAT)
| distance = {{convert|2025|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 47 hours 20 mins as 18101, <br> 43 hours 55 mins as 18102
| frequency = Daily
| class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper Class]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Unreserved/General]]
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Available
| observation = Carries slip coaches of the [[Sambalpur–Jammu Tawi Express]].
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities=
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 18101 / 18102
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br/>{{convert|46|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map =
| map_state =
}}

The '''Muri Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express train]] belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[South Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Tatanagar Junction}} & {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} in India.

It operates as train number 18101 from Tatanagar Junction to Jammu Tawi and as train number 18102 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Jharkhand]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Delhi]], [[Haryana]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] and [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]].

==Coaches==

The 18101 / 02 Tatanagar–Jammu Tawi has 1 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 tier]], 5 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper Class]], 3 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Unreserved/General]] & 2 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Seating cum Luggage Rake]] Coaches. It does not carry a [[pantry car]]. In addition, about 11 coaches of the [[Sambalpur–Jammu Tawi Express]] are attached / detached at [[Muri Junction railway station|Muri]].[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmGCu3auj8I].

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

==Service==

The 18101 Tatanagar–Jammu Tawi Express covers the distance of {{convert|2026|km|0|abbr=on}} in 47 hours 20 mins (42.80 km/hr) [http://www.90di.com/schedule/train/Indian%20Railways_8101.html] & in 43 hours 55 mins as 18102 Jammu Tawi–Tatanagar Express (46.13 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is below {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.

==Routeing==

The 18101 / 18102 Tatanagar–Jammu Tawi Express runs from Tatanagar Junction via [[Muri Junction railway station|Muri]], {{stnlnk|Barkakana}}, {{stnlnk|Daltonganj}}, {{stnlnk|Chopan}}, [[Sonbhadra reilway station|Sonbhadra]] {{stnlnk|Chunar}}, {{stnlnk|Allahabad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}}, {{stnlnk|Tundla Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Khurja Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ghaziabad}}, {{stnlnk|Delhi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Panipat Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ambala Cantonment Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ludhiana Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Pathankot Junction}} to Jammu Tawi [http://www.90di.com/schedule/train/Indian%20Railways_8101.html].

It reverses its direction of travel twice during its run at {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Pathankot Junction}}.

==Traction==

As large section of the route are yet to be fully electrified and due to the routing of the train, a [[Electric Loco Shed, Tatanagar|Tatanagar]]-based [[WAP-7]] locomotive which hauls the train from Tatanagar up to [[Amritsar Junction railway station|Amritsar]] and handing over to a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Ludhiana|Ludhiana]]-based [[WDM-3A]] locomotive which powers the train until Jammu Tawi & vice versa.

==Operation==

*18101 Tatanagar–Jammu Tawi Express runs from Tatanagar Junction on a daily basis reaching Jammu Tawi on the 3rd day [http://www.90di.com/schedule/train/Indian%20Railways_8101.html].
*18102 Jammu Tawi–Tatanagar Junction Express runs from Jammu Tawi on a daily basis reaching Tatanagar Junction on the 3rd day. [http://erail.in/18110-jat-muri-rou-ex].

== 2015 derailment ==

On 25 May 2015, 8 coaches of {{stnlnk|Rourkela}}–Jammu Tawi Muri Express derailed near Athsari, on [[Mughalsarai–Kanpur section]] around 1:40 pm in afternoon. 4 people died and 9 were injured in the accident. Both, Rail Minister [[Suresh Prabhu]] & Chief Minister of U.P. [[Akhilesh Yadav]] announced compensation to the victims of accident.{{citation needed|date=November 2016}}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

*{{cite web|url=http://www.90di.com/schedule/train/Indian%20Railways_8101.html|title=8101 TATANAGAR JN JAMMU TAWI EXPRESS – Timing, Fare, Availability & Booking Details | 90di|publisher=90di.com|accessdate=2014-10-16}}
*{{cite web|url=http://erail.in/18110-jat-muri-rou-ex|title=18110, JAT MURI ROU EX, Jammu Tawi to Tatanagar Jn|publisher=erail.in|accessdate=2014-10-16}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmGCu3auj8I|title=18101/18109-Tatanagar/Rourkela Muri Jammu Tawi Express with 12472 Swaraj Express|publisher=youtube.com|accessdate=2014-10-16}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFxuggSL_Zg|title=TATA-Jammu Tawi/Hatia–Jammu Tawi Muri Express 8102/8602|publisher=youtube.com|accessdate=2014-10-16}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.orissalinks.com/orissagrowth/archives/5372|title=___________ » Blog Archive » Jammu Tawi–Hatia Express to be extended till Rourkela from November 12|publisher=orissalinks.com|accessdate=2014-10-16}}
*{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/debatra/8105759382/|title=Tata–Jammu Tawi Express | Flickr – Photo Sharing!|publisher=flickr.com|accessdate=2014-10-16|date=2012-05-06}}
*{{cite web|url=http://railroadair.blogspot.in/2011/11/extension-of-1860218601-jammu-tawi.html|title=Rail Road Air-Indian Railways: Extension of 18602/18601 Jammu Tawi-Hatia Link Express Train upto Rourkela|publisher=railroadair.blogspot.in|accessdate=2014-10-16|date=2011-11-15}}

==External links==
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in|title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry|publisher=indianrail.gov.in|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}}

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Muri Express - Revision history

imported>Colonies Chris: minor fixes, replaced: - → – (4), Hatia-J → Hatia–J, Jammu Tawi → {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} (22), |publisher=irfca.org| → |publisher=IRFCA|, start = Tatanagar '''(TATA)