Muzaffarpur–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu & Karnataka |
| First service | September 4, 2023 |
| Current operator | East Central Railways |
| Route | |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number | 15228 / 15227 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC 1 Tier, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, AC 3 Economy, Sleeper class & General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 50–55 km/h (31–34 mph) average including halts |
The Muzaffarpur–SMVT Bengaluru Express is a long-distance express train of the Indian Railways connecting Muzaffarpur Junction in Bihar with SMVT Bengaluru in Karnataka via Malda Town, Rampurhat, Kharagpur. It is operated by the East Central Railway (ECR) making it one of the important rail links between North Bihar and South India. [1][2][3][4]
History
The Muzaffarpur–SMVT Bengaluru Express (train numbers 15227/15228) was earlier operated with its terminal at Yesvantpur Junction (YPR). With effect from 18 July 2022, its terminal was shifted to SMVT Bengaluru (SMVB)
Schedule
| 15227 / 15228 SMVB–Muzaffarpur Express | |
|---|---|
| Train Type | Mail/Express |
| Distance | 2696 km |
| Average Speed | ~55 km/h |
| Journey Time (SMVB → MFP) | 48 hrs 40 min |
| Journey Time (MFP → SMVB) | 50 hrs 20 min |
| Classes Available | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL |
| Operating Days | SMVB–MFP: Thursday; MFP–SMVB: Monday |
| Operator | East Central Railway |
Coach Composition
| Category | Coaches | Total |
|---|---|---|
| End On Generator Car (EOG) | EOG | 1 |
| General Unreserved (UR) | UR1, UR2, UR3, UR4 | 4 |
| Sleeper Class (SL) | S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6 | 6 |
| AC 3 Economy (3E) | 3E | 1 |
| AC 3 Tier (3A) | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 | 5 |
| AC 2 Tier (2A) | A1, A2 | 2 |
| AC First Class (1A) | H1 | 1 |
| Sleeper cum Luggage Rake (SLRD) | SLRD | 1 |
| Pantry Car | PC | 1 |
| Total Coaches | 22 |
- Primary Maintenance - Muzaffarpur Coaching Depot
Route & halts
| No. | 15227 SMVB–MFP Express | Day | Arr. | Dep. | 15228 MFP–SMVB Express | Day | Arr. | Dep. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMVT Bengaluru | 1 | — | 00:30 | Muzaffarpur Junction | 1 | — | 07:25 |
| 2 | Krishnarajapuram | 1 | 00:40 | 00:42 | Samastipur Junction | 1 | 08:10 | 08:15 |
| 3 | Bangarapet Junction | 1 | 01:23 | 01:25 | Barauni Junction | 1 | 09:20 | 09:30 |
| 4 | Jolarpettai Junction | 1 | 03:25 | 03:30 | Begusarai | 1 | 09:46 | 09:48 |
| 5 | Katpadi Junction | 1 | 04:40 | 05:00 | Khagaria Junction | 1 | 10:18 | 10:20 |
| 6 | Arakkonam Junction | 1 | 05:58 | 06:00 | Naugachia | 1 | 11:31 | 11:33 |
| 7 | Perambur | 1 | 06:50 | 06:55 | Katihar Junction | 1 | 13:30 | 13:40 |
| 8 | Vijayawada Junction | 1 | 14:00 | 14:10 | Kumedpur | 1 | 14:20 | 14:22 |
| 9 | Rajahmundry | 1 | 16:13 | 16:15 | Malda Town | 1 | 15:55 | 16:05 |
| 10 | Visakhapatnam | 1 | 21:25 | 21:45 | Pakur | 1 | 17:14 | 17:15 |
| 11 | Vizianagaram Junction | 1 | 22:38 | 22:40 | Rampur Hat | 1 | 18:25 | 18:27 |
| 12 | Srikakulam Road | 1 | 23:28 | 23:30 | Bolpur Shantiniketan | 1 | 19:07 | 19:12 |
| 13 | Palasa | 2 | 00:38 | 00:40 | Dankuni | 1 | 22:07 | 22:12 |
| 14 | Brahmapur | 2 | 01:30 | 01:35 | Kharagpur Junction | 2 | 00:58 | 01:20 |
| 15 | Balugan | 2 | 02:27 | 02:29 | Balasore | 2 | 02:48 | 02:53 |
| 16 | Khorda Road Junction | 2 | 03:20 | 03:30 | Bhadrakh | 2 | 04:15 | 04:17 |
| 17 | Bhubaneswar | 2 | 04:05 | 04:10 | Jajpur K Road | 2 | 04:51 | 04:53 |
| 18 | Cuttack | 2 | 04:45 | 04:50 | Cuttack | 2 | 05:50 | 05:55 |
| 19 | Jajpur K Road | 2 | 05:43 | 05:45 | Bhubaneswar | 2 | 06:30 | 06:35 |
| 20 | Bhadrakh | 2 | 06:35 | 06:37 | Khorda Road Junction | 2 | 06:55 | 07:15 |
| 21 | Balasore | 2 | 07:20 | 07:22 | Balugan | 2 | 08:17 | 08:19 |
| 22 | Kharagpur Junction | 2 | 08:57 | 09:05 | Brahmapur | 2 | 09:10 | 09:15 |
| 23 | Dankuni | 2 | 11:26 | 11:31 | Palasa | 2 | 10:55 | 10:57 |
| 24 | Bolpur Shantiniketan | 2 | 13:07 | 13:09 | Srikakulam Road | 2 | 11:48 | 11:50 |
| 25 | Rampur Hat | 2 | 13:59 | 14:01 | Vizianagaram Junction | 2 | 12:45 | 12:50 |
| 26 | Pakur | 2 | 14:45 | 14:46 | Visakhapatnam | 2 | 14:20 | 14:40 |
| 27 | Malda Town | 2 | 16:55 | 17:05 | Rajahmundry | 2 | 16:38 | 16:40 |
| 28 | Kumedpur | 2 | 18:05 | 18:07 | Vijayawada Junction | 2 | 19:45 | 19:55 |
| 29 | Katihar Junction | 2 | 19:25 | 19:35 | Perambur | 3 | 03:00 | 03:05 |
| 30 | Naugachia | 2 | 20:21 | 20:23 | Arakkonam Junction | 3 | 03:48 | 03:50 |
| 31 | Khagaria Junction | 2 | 21:17 | 21:19 | Katpadi Junction | 3 | 04:45 | 04:50 |
| 32 | Begusarai | 2 | 21:45 | 21:47 | Jolarpettai Junction | 3 | 06:10 | 06:25 |
| 33 | Barauni Junction | 2 | 22:20 | 22:30 | Bangarapet Junction | 3 | 07:43 | 07:45 |
| 34 | Samastipur Junction | 2 | 23:20 | 23:25 | Krishnarajapuram | 3 | 08:38 | 08:40 |
| 35 | Muzaffarpur Junction | 3 | 01:10 | — | SMVT Bengaluru | 3 | 09:45 | — |
Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction 1 time:
See also
References
- ^ Installation of Bio Toilets in Railways
- ^ "Additional Stoppages Provided for various Express Trains". South Central Railway. 26 August 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- ^ Bulletin No.6 Cancellation/Diversion/Partial Cancellation/ Rescheduling of Trains Due to Heavy Rains
- ^ Additional Stoppages for Certain Express Trains
External links
- 15227/Yesvantpur - Muzaffarpur Weekly Express India Rail Info
- 15228/Muzaffarpur - Yesvantpur Weekly Express India Rail Info