Muzaffarpur Prayagraj Bapudham Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express |
| Locale | Bihar, Uttar Pradesh |
| Current operator | North Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Distance travelled | 664 km (413 mi) |
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly |
| Train number | 12537 / 12538 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC 1st Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Wi-Fi facility in AC coaches |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts |
The Muzaffarpur–Prayagraj Bapudham Express is a Superfast Express train of the Indian Railways, connecting Muzaffarpur Junction in Bihar with Prayagraj Junction in Uttar Pradesh. [1] [2]
History
The train was introduced in 2003 to provide a direct, fast, and comfortable connection between north Bihar and central Uttar Pradesh, benefiting passengers travelling to Varanasi, Prayagraj, and surrounding regions.
Previously it was used to run b/w Muzaffarpur to Prayagraj Rambag but Later Extended up to Prayagraj Junction. [3]
Route and halts
| No. | Station (12537 Muzaffarpur → Prayagraj) | Station (12538 Prayagraj → Muzaffarpur) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muzaffarpur Junction | Prayagraj Junction |
| 2 | Mehsi | Prayagraj Rambag |
| 3 | Chakia | Jhusi |
| 4 | Bapudham Motihari | Gyanpur Road |
| 5 | Sagauli Junction | Madhosingh |
| 6 | Bettiah | Banaras |
| 7 | Chanpatia | Varanasi Junction |
| 8 | Narkatiaganj Junction | Mau Junction |
| 9 | Harinagar | Belthara Road |
| 10 | Bagaha | Deoria Sadar |
| 11 | Siswa Bazar | Gorakhpur Junction |
| 12 | Gorakhpur Junction | Siswa Bazar |
| 13 | Deoria Sadar | Bagaha |
| 14 | Belthara Road | Harinagar |
| 15 | Mau Junction | Narkatiaganj Junction |
| 16 | Varanasi Junction | Chanpatia |
| 17 | Banaras | Bettiah |
| 18 | Madhosingh | Sagauli Junction |
| 19 | Gyanpur Road | Bapudham Motihari |
| 20 | Jhusi | Chakia |
| 21 | Prayagraj Rambag | Mehsi |
| 22 | Prayagraj Junction | Muzaffarpur Junction |
Service
| 🚆 Train No. | 🏁 From (Station) | ⏰ Departure Time | 📅 Departure Days | 🏁 To (Station) | ⏰ Arrival Time | 📅 Arrival Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12537 | Muzaffarpur (MFP) | 19:30 | Mon, Wed | Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ) | 08:55 | Tue, Thu |
| 12538 | Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ) | 04:50 | Mon, Wed | Muzaffarpur (MFP) | 18:10 | Mon, Wed |
Coach composition
The train usually consists of the following coaches:
| Coach type | Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AC II Tier | 1 | Two-tier air-conditioned coach |
| AC III Tier | 3 | Three-tier air-conditioned coach |
| Sleeper class | 9 | Non-AC sleeping coach |
| General Unreserved | 4 | General seating coach |
| End-on Generator (EOG) | 2 | Power car with luggage space |
Primary maintenance of this train is done at Prayagraj Junction.
Traction
The train is hauled by a WAP-4 or WAP-7 electric locomotive from Ghaziabad loco shed for the entire journey.[7]
Rake sharing
This train shares its rake with the 04117/04118 Prayagraj–Lalkuan Summer Special.
See also
References
- ^ "बापूधाम एक्सप्रेस अब प्रयागराज जंक्शन से चलेगी". Live Hindustan (in Hindi). Jagran Prakashan Limited. 28 June 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ विनोद सिंह (1 March 2023). "Railway: प्रयागराज से 6.30 घंटे में गोरखपुर पहुंचाएगी बापूधाम एक्सप्रेस, सोमवार और बुधवार को चलेगी". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Amar Ujala Limited. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) — Trains At A Glance 2025". Indian Railways (Railway Board). Ministry of Railways, Government of India. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "12537 – Muzaffarpur–Prayagraj Bapudham SF Express". eRail.in. eRail. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "12538 Prrb Mfp Exp – Train Route, Schedule & Time Table". ixigo. Le Travenues Technology Ltd. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "12537 Manduadih Express – Coach Position & Seat Map". Trainman.in. Trainman. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "Locomotive details of 12537 Bapudham Express". India Rail Info. Retrieved 8 August 2025.