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{{Short description|Train in India}}
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| name            = Tapti Ganga Express
| name            = Tapti Ganga Express
| type            = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| type            = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| image          = Tapti Ganga exp tb.jpg
| image          = Thawe_Surat_Tapti_Ganga.jpg
| caption        = Tapti Ganga Express trainboard
| caption        = Tapti Ganga Express train board.
| locale          = [[Gujarat]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Bihar]]
| locale          = [[Gujarat]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Bihar]]
| status          =  
| status          =  
| operator        = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railways]]
| operator        = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]]
| start = {{stnlnk|Surat}} (ST)
| start = {{stnlnk|Surat}} (ST)
| stops          = 34
| stops          = 36
| end = {{stnlnk|Chhapra Junction||Chhapra}} (CPR)
| end = [[Thawe Junction railway station|Thawe]] (THE)
| distance        = {{convert|1728|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance        = {{convert|1831|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime    = 32 hrs 40 mins
| journeytime    = 34 hrs 15 mins
| frequency      = 5 days a week
| frequency      = 5 days a week
| trainnumber    = 19045 / 19046
| trainnumber    = 19045 / 19046
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| sleeping        = Yes
| sleeping        = Yes
| catering        = Available
| catering        = Available
| observation    = Large windows
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| baggage        = Available
| baggage        = Available
| stock          = [[ICF coaches]]
| stock          = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge          = {{track gauge|1676mm}} <br> [[broad gauge]]
| gauge          = {{track gauge|1676mm}} <br> [[Broad Gauge]]
| speed          =  {{convert|53|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts  
| speed          =  {{convert|53|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map            = [[File:Tapti Ganga Express (Surat - Chhapra) Route map.png|300px]]
| map            =  
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The 19045 / 19046 '''Tapti Ganga Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train running between {{stnlnk|Surat}} of [[Gujarat]] and {{stnlnk|Chhapra Junction}} of [[Bihar]]. The train is named for the [[Tapti River]] in [[Surat]] and the [[Ganges|Ganga River]] in [[Chhapra]]. It was introduced in 1990 by George Fernandes to run between Surat and {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}, but in [[Railway Budget]] 2012–13 it was extended up to Chhapra Junction.
The 19045 / 19046 '''Tapti Ganga Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|express]] train running between {{stnlnk|Surat}} in [[Gujarat]] and {{stnlnk|Thawe Junction}} in [[Bihar]]. The train is named after the [[Tapti River]] and the [[Ganges|Ganga River]] in India.  


It operates as train number 09045 from Surat to Chhapra Junction and as train number 09046 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Gujarat]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] and [[Bihar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-tapti-ganga-express-19045/1619/65/691|title=19045/Surat–Chhapra Tapti Ganga Express|website=India Rail Info}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-tapti-ganga-express-9046/1620/691/65|title=19046/Chhapra–Surat Tapti Ganga Express|website=India Rail Info}}</ref>
It was introduced in 1990 by George Fernandes to run between Surat and Varanasi Junction. In the Railway Budget of 2012–13, it was extended up to Chhapra Junction, and again on September 30, 2025, it was further extended to Thawe Junction.
<ref>{{cite web
|title=Expansion of Tapi Ganga Express Train to Thave Junction for Enhanced Connectivity
|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/bihar/gopalganj/story-expansion-of-tapi-ganga-express-train-to-thave-junction-for-enhanced-connectivity-201753988134180.html
|website=Live Hindustan
|date=1 August 2025
|access-date=30 September 2025
|language=hi
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-tapti-ganga-express-19045/1619/65/691|title=19045/Surat–Chhapra Tapti Ganga Express|website=India Rail Info}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-tapti-ganga-express-9046/1620/691/65|title=19046/Chhapra–Surat Tapti Ganga Express|website=India Rail Info}}</ref>


==Coach composition==
==Coach composition==
 
{| class="wikitable"
The train consists of 24 coaches:
|+ '''Coach Composition of Tapti Ganga Express'''
 
! Coach Type !! Number of Coaches
* 4 AC III Tier
|-
* 13 Sleeper class
| AC III Tier || 4
* 1 Pantry car
|-
* 4 General Unreserved
| Sleeper Class || 11
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
|-
| Pantry Car || 1
|-
| General Unreserved || 4
|-
| EOG cum Luggage Rake || 2
|}


==Services==
==Services==


19045 Surat–Chhapra Tapti Ganga Express covers the distance of 1728&nbsp;km in 32 hours 45 mins (53&nbsp;km/hr) & in 33 hours 40 mins as 19046 Chhapra–Surat Tapti Ganga Express (51&nbsp;km/hr).
19045 Surat–Chhapra Tapti Ganga Express covers the distance of 1728&nbsp;km in 32 hours 45 mins (53&nbsp;km/h) and in 33 hours 40 mins as 19046 Chhapra–Surat Tapti Ganga Express (51&nbsp;km/h).


As the average speed of the train is below {{convert|55|km/h|mph|abbr=on|round=5}}, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.
As the average speed of the train is below {{convert|55|km/h|mph|abbr=on|round=5}}, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.


==Route==
==Route==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
|-
| style="vertical-align: top; width: 50%;" |


The 19045 / 19046 Surat–Chhapra Tapti Ganga Express runs from Surat via {{stnlnk|Udhna Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Nandurbar}}, {{stnlnk|Jalgaon}}, {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Khandwa}}, {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jabalpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Katni Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Satna}}, {{stnlnk|Manikpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Chheoki Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Mirzapur}}, {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}},
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center; width:100%;"
{{stnlnk|Jaunpur Junction}},
|+ Tapti Ganga Express – 19045 Route and Halts (Surat to Thawe)
{{stnlnk|Azamgarh}}, {{stnlnk|Ballia}} to Chhapra Junction.
! Sr. No. !! Station Name !! Station Code
|-
| 1 || Surat || ST
|-
| 2 || Udhna Junction || UDN
|-
| 3 || Vyara || VYA
|-
| 4 || Navapur || NWU
|-
| 5 || Nandurbar || NDB
|-
| 6 || Dondaicha || DDE
|-
| 7 || Sindkheda || SNK
|-
| 8 || Amalner || AN
|-
| 9 || Jalgaon Junction || JL
|-
|10 || Bhusaval Junction || BSL
|-
|11 || Raver || RV
|-
|12 || Burhanpur || BAU
|-
|13 || Khandwa Junction || KNW
|-
|14 || Harda || HD
|-
|15 || Itarsi Junction || ET
|-
|16 || Pipariya || PPI
|-
|17 || Jabalpur || JBP
|-
|18 || Katni || KTE
|-
|19 || Maihar || MYR
|-
|20 || Satna || STA
|-
|21 || Manikpur Junction || MKP
|-
|22 || Shankargarh || SRJ
|-
|23 || Prayagraj Chheoki || PCOI
|-
|24 || Vindhyachal || BDL
|-
|25 || Mirzapur || MZP
|-
|26 || Chunar || CAR
|-
|27 || Kashi || KEI
|-
|28 || Varanasi Junction || BSB
|-
|29 || Jaunpur Junction || JNU
|-
|30 || Shahganj Junction || SHG
|-
|31 || Azamgarh || AMH
|-
|32 || Muhammadabad || MMA
|-
|33 || Mau Junction || MAU
|-
|34 || Rasra || RSR
|-
|35 || Ballia || BUI
|-
|36 || Suraimanpur || SIP
|-
|37 || Chhapra || CPR
|-
|38 || Masrakh || MHC
|-
|39 || Gopalganj || GOPG
|-
|40 || Thawe Junction || THE
|}
 
| style="vertical-align: top; width: 50%;" |
 
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center; width:100%;"
|+ Tapti Ganga Express – 19046 Route and Halts (Thawe to Surat)
! Sr. No. !! Station Name !! Station Code
|-
| 1 || Thawe Junction || THE
|-
| 2 || Gopalganj || GOPG
|-
| 3 || Masrakh || MHC
|-
| 4 || Chhapra || CPR
|-
| 5 || Suraimanpur || SIP
|-
| 6 || Ballia || BUI
|-
| 7 || Rasra || RSR
|-
| 8 || Mau Junction || MAU
|-
| 9 || Muhammadabad || MMA
|-
|10 || Azamgarh || AMH
|-
|11 || Shahganj Junction || SHG
|-
|12 || Jaunpur Junction || JNU
|-
|13 || Varanasi Junction || BSB
|-
|14 || Kashi || KEI
|-
|15 || Chunar || CAR
|-
|16 || Mirzapur || MZP
|-
|17 || Vindhyachal || BDL
|-
|18 || Prayagraj Chheoki || PCOI
|-
|19 || Shankargarh || SRJ
|-
|20 || Manikpur Junction || MKP
|-
|21 || Satna || STA
|-
|22 || Maihar || MYR
|-
|23 || Katni || KTE
|-
|24 || Jabalpur || JBP
|-
|25 || Pipariya || PPI
|-
|26 || Itarsi Junction || ET
|-
|27 || Harda || HD
|-
|28 || Khandwa Junction || KNW
|-
|29 || Burhanpur || BAU
|-
|30 || Raver || RV
|-
|31 || Bhusaval Junction || BSL
|-
|32 || Jalgaon Junction || JL
|-
|33 || Amalner || AN
|-
|34 || Sindkheda || SNK
|-
|35 || Dondaicha || DDE
|-
|36 || Nandurbar || NDB
|-
|37 || Navapur || NWU
|-
|38 || Vyara || VYA
|-
|39 || Udhna Junction || UDN
|-
|40 || Surat || ST
|}
|}


==Rake sharing==
==Rake sharing==
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==Traction==
==Traction==


Both trains are hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Itarsi|Itarsi]]-based [[WAP-4]] / [[WAP-7]] up to {{stnlnk|Satna Junction}}. After Satna Junction, both trains are hauled by an [[Diesel Loco Shed, Itarsi|Itarsi]]-based [[WDP-4D]] / [[WDM-3A]] twins locomotive uptil Chhapra Junction, and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara Loco Shed]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Valsad|Valsad Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive on its entire journey.


==See also==
==See also==
 
*[[Surat–Muzaffarpur Express]]
* [[Shramik Express]]
* [[Shramik Express]]
* [[Udhna–Varanasi Express]]
* [[Udhna–Varanasi Express]]

Latest revision as of 08:12, 21 January 2026


Tapti Ganga Express
Tapti Ganga Express train board.
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleGujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
StartSurat (ST)
Stops36
EndThawe (THE)
Distance travelled1,831 km (1,138 mi)
Average journey time34 hrs 15 mins
Service frequency5 days a week
Train number(s)19045 / 19046
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Broad Gauge
Operating speed53 km/h (33 mph) average including halts.

The 19045 / 19046 Tapti Ganga Express is an express train running between Surat in Gujarat and Thawe Junction in Bihar. The train is named after the Tapti River and the Ganga River in India.

It was introduced in 1990 by George Fernandes to run between Surat and Varanasi Junction. In the Railway Budget of 2012–13, it was extended up to Chhapra Junction, and again on September 30, 2025, it was further extended to Thawe Junction. [1][2][3]

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

Coach Composition of Tapti Ganga Express
Coach Type Number of Coaches
AC III Tier 4
Sleeper Class 11
Pantry Car 1
General Unreserved 4
EOG cum Luggage Rake 2

Services[edit | edit source]

19045 Surat–Chhapra Tapti Ganga Express covers the distance of 1728 km in 32 hours 45 mins (53 km/h) and in 33 hours 40 mins as 19046 Chhapra–Surat Tapti Ganga Express (51 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (35 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.

Route[edit | edit source]

Tapti Ganga Express – 19045 Route and Halts (Surat to Thawe)
Sr. No. Station Name Station Code
1 Surat ST
2 Udhna Junction UDN
3 Vyara VYA
4 Navapur NWU
5 Nandurbar NDB
6 Dondaicha DDE
7 Sindkheda SNK
8 Amalner AN
9 Jalgaon Junction JL
10 Bhusaval Junction BSL
11 Raver RV
12 Burhanpur BAU
13 Khandwa Junction KNW
14 Harda HD
15 Itarsi Junction ET
16 Pipariya PPI
17 Jabalpur JBP
18 Katni KTE
19 Maihar MYR
20 Satna STA
21 Manikpur Junction MKP
22 Shankargarh SRJ
23 Prayagraj Chheoki PCOI
24 Vindhyachal BDL
25 Mirzapur MZP
26 Chunar CAR
27 Kashi KEI
28 Varanasi Junction BSB
29 Jaunpur Junction JNU
30 Shahganj Junction SHG
31 Azamgarh AMH
32 Muhammadabad MMA
33 Mau Junction MAU
34 Rasra RSR
35 Ballia BUI
36 Suraimanpur SIP
37 Chhapra CPR
38 Masrakh MHC
39 Gopalganj GOPG
40 Thawe Junction THE
Tapti Ganga Express – 19046 Route and Halts (Thawe to Surat)
Sr. No. Station Name Station Code
1 Thawe Junction THE
2 Gopalganj GOPG
3 Masrakh MHC
4 Chhapra CPR
5 Suraimanpur SIP
6 Ballia BUI
7 Rasra RSR
8 Mau Junction MAU
9 Muhammadabad MMA
10 Azamgarh AMH
11 Shahganj Junction SHG
12 Jaunpur Junction JNU
13 Varanasi Junction BSB
14 Kashi KEI
15 Chunar CAR
16 Mirzapur MZP
17 Vindhyachal BDL
18 Prayagraj Chheoki PCOI
19 Shankargarh SRJ
20 Manikpur Junction MKP
21 Satna STA
22 Maihar MYR
23 Katni KTE
24 Jabalpur JBP
25 Pipariya PPI
26 Itarsi Junction ET
27 Harda HD
28 Khandwa Junction KNW
29 Burhanpur BAU
30 Raver RV
31 Bhusaval Junction BSL
32 Jalgaon Junction JL
33 Amalner AN
34 Sindkheda SNK
35 Dondaicha DDE
36 Nandurbar NDB
37 Navapur NWU
38 Vyara VYA
39 Udhna Junction UDN
40 Surat ST

Rake sharing[edit | edit source]

The train shares its rake with 22947/22948 Surat–Bhagalpur Express.

Traction[edit | edit source]

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed or Valsad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Expansion of Tapi Ganga Express Train to Thave Junction for Enhanced Connectivity". Live Hindustan (in हिन्दी). 1 August 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  2. ↑ "19045/Surat–Chhapra Tapti Ganga Express". India Rail Info.
  3. ↑ "19046/Chhapra–Surat Tapti Ganga Express". India Rail Info.
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