Shramik Express
The 19051 / 19052 Valsad–Muzaffarpur Shramik Express is an Express train running between Valsad of Gujarat and Muzaffarpur of Bihar.[1][2]
| File:Shramik Exp tb.jpg Shramik Express trainboard | |||||
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Valsad (BL) | ||||
| Stops | 16 | ||||
| End | Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,783 km (1,108 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 32 h 26 min | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 19051 / 19052 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | Ac 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | E-catering | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge | ||||
| Operating speed | 53 km/h (33 mph) average including halts | ||||
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It operates as train number 19051 from Valsad to Muzaffarpur Junction and as train number 19052 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Coach compositionEdit
The train consists of 23 coaches:
- 1 AC II cum AC III tier(AB1)
- 1 AC III tier(B1)
- 14 Sleeper class(SL)
- 5 General Unreserved(GEN)
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake(SLR)
ServicesEdit
19051 Valsad–Muzaffarpur Shramik Express covers the distance of 1782 km in 32 hours 35 mins (57 km/h) & in 35 hours as 19052 Muzaffarpur–Valsad Shramik Express (53 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (35 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare does not includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route & HaltsEdit
The important halts of the train are:
TractionEdit
The 19051 / 19052 Shramik Express is hauled by a Vadodara based WAP-7 locomotive from Valsad to Muzaffarpur and vice versa.
ScheduleEdit
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19051 | BL | Valsad | 22:15 PM | Saturday | Muzaffarpur | 06:50 AM | Monday |
| 19052 | MFP | Muzaffarpur | 20:10 PM | Monday | Valsad | 07:10 AM | Wednesday |
ReversalsEdit
Train is reversed one time at Udhna Junction and Varanasi Junction.
Rake sharingEdit
The train shares its rake with 12943/12944 Udyog Karmi Express.
See alsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "19051/Shramik Express". India Rail Info.
- ↑ "19052/Shramik Express". India Rail Info.