Shramik Express
Train in India
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The Shramik Express (19051/19052) is an express train operated by Indian Railways that runs between Valsad in Gujarat and Muzaffarpur in Bihar, connecting western and northern India. It primarily serves migrant workers and long-distance passengers across several states.[1][2][3]
Service typeExpress
LocaleGujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar
Current operatorWestern Railway
TerminiValsad (BL)
Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP)
Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP)
Shramik Express trainboard. | |||||
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar | ||||
| Current operator | Western Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Valsad (BL) Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP) | ||||
| Stops | 19 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,859 km (1,155 mi) | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number | 19051 / 19052 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Classes | Ac 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | E-catering only | ||||
| 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 | 57 km/h (35 mph) average including halts. | ||||
| Rake sharing | Rake sharing with 12943/12944 Udyog Karmi Express | ||||
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Schedule
| 19051 / 19052 Valsad–Muzaffarpur Shramik Express Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Train Type | Express |
| Distance | 1859 km (19051) / 1859 km (19052) |
| Average Speed | ~44 km/h |
| Journey Time (Valsad → Muzaffarpur) | ~32 hrs 50 min |
| Journey Time (Muzaffarpur → Valsad) | ~34 hrs 55 min |
| Classes Available | 2A, 3A, SL, GN |
| Operating Days | Weekly |
| Operator | Western Railway |
Coach composition
| Category | Coaches | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AC 2 Tier (2A) | A1, A2 | 2 |
| AC 3 Tier (3A) | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 | 5 |
| Sleeper Class (SL) | S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8 | 8 |
| General Unreserved (GEN) | GN, GN, GN, GN | 4 |
| Seating cum Luggage Rake (SLR) | SLR | 1 |
| End-On Generator (EOG) | EOG | 1 |
| Total Coaches | 21 |
- Primary Maintenance - Valsad Caching Depot
Route & halts
| Sr. | 19051 BL–MFP | 19052 MFP–BL | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station | Day | Arr. | Dep. | Station | Day | Arr. | Dep. | |
| 1 | Valsad | 1 | — | 22:20 | Muzaffarpur Junction | 1 | — | 20:10 |
| 2 | Bhestan | 1 | 22:53 | 22:55 | Hajipur Junction | 1 | 21:00 | 21:05 |
| 3 | Vyara | 2 | 00:01 | 00:02 | Sonpur Junction | 1 | 21:13 | 21:15 |
| 4 | Nandurbar | 2 | 01:20 | 01:25 | Chhapra Junction | 1 | 22:40 | 22:50 |
| 5 | Jalgaon Junction | 2 | 03:42 | 03:45 | Ballia | 2 | 00:05 | 00:10 |
| 6 | Bhusaval Junction | 2 | 04:15 | 04:20 | Ghazipur City | 2 | 01:05 | 01:07 |
| 7 | Itarsi Junction | 2 | 09:25 | 09:35 | Jaunpur Junction | 2 | 03:20 | 03:25 |
| 8 | Jabalpur | 2 | 12:50 | 13:00 | Varanasi Junction | 2 | 04:55 | 05:05 |
| 9 | Katni Junction | 2 | 14:15 | 14:20 | Prayagraj Chheoki Junction | 2 | 08:18 | 08:20 |
| 10 | Satna | 2 | 15:45 | 15:50 | Satna | 2 | 11:10 | 11:15 |
| 11 | Prayagraj Chheoki Junction | 2 | 19:03 | 19:05 | Katni Junction | 2 | 12:40 | 12:45 |
| 12 | Varanasi Junction | 2 | 22:10 | 22:20 | Jabalpur | 2 | 14:20 | 14:30 |
| 13 | Jaunpur Junction | 2 | 23:40 | 23:45 | Itarsi Junction | 2 | 18:25 | 18:35 |
| 14 | Ghazipur City | 3 | 00:53 | 00:55 | Bhusaval Junction | 2 | 23:30 | 23:35 |
| 15 | Ballia | 3 | 01:55 | 02:00 | Jalgaon Junction | 3 | 00:12 | 00:15 |
| 16 | Chhapra Junction | 3 | 03:25 | 03:35 | Nandurbar | 3 | 02:40 | 02:45 |
| 17 | Sonpur Junction | 3 | 04:33 | 04:35 | Vyara | 3 | 03:59 | 04:00 |
| 18 | Hajipur Junction | 3 | 04:45 | 04:50 | Bhestan | 3 | 05:45 | 05:50 |
| 19 | Muzaffarpur Junction | 3 | 07:10 | — | Valsad | 3 | 07:05 | — |
Traction
It is hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Valsad to Muzaffarpur and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 12943/12944 Udyog Karmi Express.