Surat–Muzaffarpur Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar |
| Current operator | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Surat (ST) Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP) |
| Stops | 25 |
| Distance travelled | 2,140 km (1,330 mi) |
| Average journey time | 44 hrs 55 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number | 19053 / 19054 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering, E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | 48 km/h (30 mph) average including halts. |
The 19053 / 19054 Surat – Muzaffarpur Express is an Express train connecting Surat (ST) in Gujarat with Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP) in Bihar. [1][2]
Schedule
| 19053 / 19054 Surat–Muzaffarpur Express | |
|---|---|
| Train Type | Mail Express |
| Distance | 2137 km |
| Average Speed | ~48 km/h |
| Journey Time (ST → MFP) | 44 hrs 55 min |
| Journey Time (MFP → ST) | 44 hrs 45 min |
| Classes Available | 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper (SL), General (UR), PWD |
| Operating Days | ST → MFP: Friday
MFP → ST: Sunday ST - Surat MFP - Muzaffarpur Junction |
| Unreserved Fare & Season Ticket | Unreserved Fare Category: MAIL EXPRESS; Season Ticket (MST): Not Allowed |
| Operator | WR |
Route
| Sr. | Station | Day | Arr | Dep | Halt | Dist. (km) | Station | Day | Arr | Dep | Halt | Dist. (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surat | 1 | — | 07:35 | — | 0 | Muzaffarpur Junction | 1 | 20:10 | — | — | 0 |
| 2 | Vadodara Junction | 1 | 09:22 | 09:32 | 10 Min | 129 | Hajipur Junction | 1 | 21:00 | 21:05 | 5 Min | 54 |
| 3 | Dahod | 1 | 12:20 | 12:22 | 2 Min | 273 | Sonpur Junction | 1 | 21:15 | 21:17 | 2 Min | 59 |
| 4 | Ratlam Junction | 1 | 14:05 | 14:15 | 10 Min | 387 | Chhapra Junction | 1 | 22:45 | 22:55 | 10 Min | 113 |
| 5 | Nagda Junction | 1 | 15:03 | 15:05 | 2 Min | 428 | Ballia | 2 | 00:05 | 00:10 | 5 Min | 178 |
| 6 | Ujjain Junction | 1 | 16:05 | 16:15 | 10 Min | 483 | Mau Junction | 2 | 01:15 | 01:20 | 5 Min | 247 |
| 7 | Maksi Junction | 1 | 17:28 | 17:30 | 2 Min | 524 | Azamgarh | 2 | 02:10 | 02:15 | 5 Min | 290 |
| 8 | Biyavra Rajgarh | 1 | 19:03 | 19:05 | 2 Min | 641 | Shahganj Junction (Train Reversal) | 2 | 03:35 | 04:00 | 25 Min | 347 |
| 9 | Guna | 1 | 21:05 | 21:15 | 10 Min | 738 | Ayodhya Dham Junction | 2 | 05:30 | 05:32 | 2 Min | 445 |
| 10 | Ashok Nagar | 1 | 21:46 | 21:48 | 2 Min | 782 | Ayodhya Cantt | 2 | 06:00 | 06:05 | 5 Min | 452 |
| 11 | Mungaoli | 1 | 22:18 | 22:20 | 2 Min | 828 | Lucknow Junction | 2 | 09:35 | 09:45 | 10 Min | 579 |
| 12 | Bina Junction (Train Reversal) | 2 | 00:05 | 00:25 | 20 Min | 856 | Kanpur Central | 2 | 12:50 | 12:55 | 5 Min | 653 |
| 13 | Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction | 2 | 03:15 | 03:23 | 8 Min | 1008 | Tundla Junction | 2 | 15:40 | 15:45 | 5 Min | 884 |
| 14 | Gwalior Junction | 2 | 04:40 | 04:42 | 2 Min | 1106 | Agra Cantt | 2 | 16:30 | 16:35 | 5 Min | 912 |
| 15 | Dhaulpur | 2 | 05:55 | 05:57 | 2 Min | 1172 | Dhaulpur | 2 | 17:23 | 17:25 | 2 Min | 965 |
| 16 | Agra Cantt | 2 | 06:35 | 06:40 | 5 Min | 1225 | Gwalior Junction | 2 | 18:29 | 18:31 | 2 Min | 1031 |
| 17 | Tundla Junction | 2 | 07:55 | 08:00 | 5 Min | 1253 | Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction | 2 | 20:25 | 20:33 | 8 Min | 1129 |
| 18 | Kanpur Central | 2 | 11:40 | 11:45 | 5 Min | 1484 | Bina Junction (Train Reversal) | 2 | 23:35 | 23:55 | 20 Min | 1281 |
| 19 | Lucknow Junction | 2 | 13:30 | 13:40 | 10 Min | 1558 | Mungaoli | 3 | 00:25 | 00:27 | 2 Min | 1309 |
| 20 | Ayodhya Cantt | 2 | 16:30 | 16:35 | 5 Min | 1685 | Ashok Nagar | 3 | 00:58 | 01:00 | 2 Min | 1355 |
| 21 | Ayodhya Dham Junction | 2 | 16:58 | 17:00 | 2 Min | 1692 | Guna | 3 | 01:45 | 01:55 | 10 Min | 1399 |
| 22 | Shahganj Junction (Train Reversal) | 2 | 20:25 | 20:30 | 5 Min | 1790 | Biyavra Rajgarh | 3 | 03:18 | 03:20 | 2 Min | 1496 |
| 23 | Azamgarh | 2 | 21:45 | 21:50 | 5 Min | 1847 | Maksi Junction | 3 | 06:50 | 06:52 | 2 Min | 1613 |
| 24 | Mau Junction | 2 | 22:35 | 22:40 | 5 Min | 1890 | Ujjain Junction | 3 | 08:20 | 08:30 | 10 Min | 1654 |
| 25 | Ballia | 2 | 23:50 | 23:55 | 5 Min | 1959 | Nagda Junction | 3 | 09:35 | 09:37 | 2 Min | 1709 |
| 26 | Chhapra Junction | 3 | 01:25 | 01:35 | 10 Min | 2024 | Ratlam Junction | 3 | 10:20 | 10:30 | 10 Min | 1750 |
| 27 | Sonpur Jn | 3 | 02:26 | 02:28 | 2 Min | 2078 | Dahod | 3 | 11:52 | 11:54 | 2 Min | 1864 |
| 28 | Hajipur Jn | 3 | 02:40 | 02:45 | 5 Min | 2083 | Vadodara Junction | 3 | 14:20 | 14:30 | 10 Min | 2008 |
| 29 | Muzaffarpur Junction | 3 | 04:30 | — | — | 2137 | Surat | 3 | 16:55 | — | — | 2137 |
Coach Composition
| Category | Coaches | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Composite First AC + AC II Tier (HA1) | HA1 | 1 |
| AC 2 Tier (2A) | A1, A2 | 2 |
| AC 3 Tier (3A) | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6 | 6 |
| Sleeper Class (SL) | S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7 | 7 |
| General Unreserved (GEN) | GN, GN, GN, GN | 4 |
| Seating cum Luggage Rake (SLR) | SLR, SLR | 2 |
| Total Coaches | 22 |
- Primary Maintenance - Surat Coaching Depot
- Secondary Maintenance - Muzaffarpur Coaching Depot
Traction
It is hauled by a Valsad Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
Direction reversals
The train reverses its direction twice at;
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 12945/12946 Surat - Mahuva Superfast Express.
See also
- Surat - Chhapra Tapti Ganga Express
- Surat - Bhagalpur Tapti Ganga Superfast Express
- Valsad - Muzaffarpur Shramik express
- Udhna - Varanasi Bholenagari Express
- Udhna - Danapur Bi-Weekly Express
- Udhna - Jaynagar Antyodaya Express
References
- ^ "19053/Surat - Muzaffarpur Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "19054/Muzaffarpur - Surat Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ 19053 ST MFP EXP coach position and seat map, Trainman, accessed 9 September 2025
- ^ 19054 Muzaffarpur Surat Express PT coach position and seat map, Trainman, accessed 9 September 2025
External links
- Surat Muzaffarpur Express at India Rail Info