Tapti Ganga Express
Tapti Ganga Express train board. | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar |
| Current operator | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Surat (ST) Thawe (THE) |
| Stops | 36 |
| Distance travelled | 1,831 km (1,138 mi) |
| Average journey time | 34 hrs 15 mins |
| Service frequency | 5 days a week |
| Train number | 19045 / 19046 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | 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 | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | 53 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
| Coach Type | Number of Coaches |
|---|---|
| AC III Tier | 4 |
| Sleeper Class | 11 |
| Pantry Car | 1 |
| General Unreserved | 4 |
| EOG cum Luggage Rake | 2 |
Services
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
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Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 22947/22948 Surat–Bhagalpur Express.
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed or Valsad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
See also
References
- ^ "Expansion of Tapi Ganga Express Train to Thave Junction for Enhanced Connectivity". Live Hindustan (in Hindi). 1 August 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "19045/Surat–Chhapra Tapti Ganga Express". India Rail Info.
- ^ "19046/Chhapra–Surat Tapti Ganga Express". India Rail Info.