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{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2023}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Tatanagar–Buxar Express
| image =
Tata Danapur Super Express.jpg
| image_width =
| caption =
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| locale =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1984|07|09}} {{small|(extended to {{stnlnk|Buxar}})}}
| status = {{color|green|Active}}
| last =
| operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]]
| start = {{stnlnk|Tatanagar}} (TATA)
| stops = 35
| end = [[Buxar railway station|Buxar]] (BXR)
| distance = {{convert|614|km|0|abbr=on}}
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction}}
|journeytime = 14hrs 50mins as 18183
14hrs 30mins as 18184
| class = AC Three Tier, AC Three Tier Economy, AC Chair Car, Second Sitting, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| entertainment=
| catering = On-board catering <br/> E-catering is available at ARA,PNBE, KIUL, JAJ, JSME, MDP, ASN, PRR & TATA.
| observation = Large windows
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities=
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 18183 / 18184
| speed = {{convert|44|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| map =
| map_state =
}}

The 18183 / 18184 '''Tatanagar–Buxar Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[South Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Tatanagar Junction}} and [[Buxar railway station|Buxar]] in India. It is currently being operated with 18183/18184 train numbers on daily basis.<ref>{{Cite web |author=News Desk |date=2024-03-08 |title=Jamshedpur MP flags off Tatanagar-Buxar train |url=https://avenuemail.in/jamshedpur-mp-flags-off-tatanagar-buxar-train/ |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=The Avenue Mail |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-08 |title=MB Bidyut Mahato Flags Off Train to Buxar amid Cheers at Tata Station |url=https://townpost.in/2024/03/08/mb-bidyut-mahato-flags-off-train-to-buxar-amid-cheers-at-tata-station/ |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=Town Post |language=en-US}}</ref>

== History ==

Starting on 12 September 2023, a train was extended to Ara from its previous origin point in Danapur. Subsequently on 8 March 2024, The train was extended to Buxar. Additionally, the train received its LHB coach on 25 January 2022.

== Service==

The 18183/Tatanagar–Buxar Super Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 614 km in 14h 35m. The 18184/Buxar–Tatanagar Super Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 614 km in 13h 50m.

==Coach composition==

The train has 2 LHB rakes with a max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches:

* 2 AC Three Tier
* 3 AC Three Tier Economy
* 2 AC Chair Car
* 5 Reserved Second Sitting
* 6 Unreserved Second Sitting
* 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake
*1 Generator Car

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== Traction==

Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Tatanagar|Tatanagar Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from Tatanagar to [[Asansol Junction]]. From Asansol Junction both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Gomoh|Gomoh Loco Shed]] or [[Diesel Loco Shed, Samastipur|Samastipur Loco Shed]] based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive up to Buxar and vice versa.

==Direction reversal==

The train reverses its direction once:

* {{stnlnk|Asansol Junction}}

== See also ==

* [[Tatanagar Junction railway station]]
* [[Buxar railway station]]

== Notes ==
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== References ==

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== External links ==

* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/362 18183/Tatanagar–Danapur Super Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/425 18184/Danapur–Tatanagar Super Express] India Rail Info

{{Railways in Eastern India}}
{{Railways in Northern India}}

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[[Category:Transport in Patna]]
[[Category:Express trains in India]]
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[[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]

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Gurushivam at 17:39, 27 April 2026