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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Udhna–Banaras Superfast Express<br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]<br />
| image = <br />
| caption = <br />
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2012|09|14}}<br />
| operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]]<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Udhna Junction}} (UDN)<br />
| stops = 13<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Banaras}} (BSBS)<br />
| distance = {{convert|1401|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 24 hrs 25 mins<br />
| frequency = Weekly<br />
| trainnumber = 20929 / 20930<br />
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| catering = On-board catering, <br/> E-catering<br />
| observation = Large windows <br />
| sharing = Rake sharing with 20933/20934 [[Udhna–Danapur Express]]<br />
| baggage = Available<br />
| stock = [[LHB coach]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} <br> [[Broad Gauge]]<br />
| speed = {{convert|57|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.<br />
| map = <br />
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}}<br />
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The 20929 / 20930 '''Udhna–Banaras Superfast Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train of [[Indian Railways]] connecting {{stnlnk|Udhna Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Banaras}}. The train was introduced in rail budget 2012–13.<br />
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It operates as train number 20929 from Udhna Junction to Banaras and as train number 20930 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Gujarat]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]] and [[Uttar Pradesh]].<br />
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==Coaches==<br />
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The 19057 / 58 Udhna–Banaras Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 1 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper class, 6 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a [[pantry car]].<br />
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As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.<br />
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==Service==<br />
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19057 Udhna–Banaras Express covers the distance of 1402&nbsp;km in 26 hours 50 mins (52&nbsp;km/h) and in 28 hours 10 mins as 19058 Banaras–Udhna Express. (51&nbsp;km/h).<br />
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As the average speed of the train is below {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.<br />
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==Route & halts==<br />
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The important halts of the train are:<br />
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* '''{{stnlnk|Udhna Junction}}'''<br />
* {{stnlnk|Nandurbar}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Amalner}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jalgaon}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bhusaval}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Khandwa}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jabalpur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Katni Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Satna}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Manikpur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Chheoki}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Varanasi}}<br />
* '''{{stnlnk|Banaras}}'''<br />
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==Traction==<br />
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The entire route is now fully electrified. Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from Udhna Junction to Banaras and vice versa.<br />
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==Timings==<br />
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19057 Udhna–Banaras Express leaves Udhna Junction every Friday at 22:50 PM IST and reaches Banaras at 01:40 AM IST on Sunday.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/timetable/udhna-manduadih-bholenagari-express-19057/20050/215/1450 |title=19057/Udhna–Banaras Express|website=India Rail Info}}</ref><br />
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19058 Banaras–Udhna Express leaves Banaras every Sunday at 04:50 AM IST and reaches Udhna Junction at 09:00 AM IST the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/timetable/manduadih-udhna-bholenagari-express-19058/20051/1450/215 |title=19058/Banaras–Udhna Express|website=India Rail Info}}</ref><br />
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==Rake sharing==<br />
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The train shares its rake with 20933/20934 [[Udhna–Danapur Express]].<br />
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==See also==<br />
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* [[Tapti Ganga Express]]<br />
* [[Surat–Muzaffarpur Express]]<br />
* [[Surat–Bhagalpur Express]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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{{Railways in Northern India}}<br />
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Udhna-Varanasi Express}}<br />
[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Gujarat]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]]<br />
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2012]]<br />
[[Category:Passenger trains originating from Varanasi]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Surat]]</div>Alphabravodevelopmentreview