Surat–Muzaffarpur Express
Train in India
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The 19053 / 19054 Muzaffarpur–Surat Express is a long-distance passenger train of Indian Railways that connects Muzaffarpur in the state of Bihar with Surat in Gujarat.
Service typeExpress
LocaleGujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar
Current operatorWestern Railway
TerminiSurat (ST)
Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP)
Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP)
| |
| 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 train plays an important role in linking Tirhut Region of North Bihar with western India, especially for migrant workers, traders, and students.[1][2]
Schedule
| 19053 / 19054 Surat–Muzaffarpur Express Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Train Type | Express |
| Distance | 2137 km (19053) / 2137 km (19054) |
| Average Speed | ~48 km/h |
| Journey Time (Surat → Muzaffarpur) | ~44 hrs 55 min |
| Journey Time (Muzaffarpur → Surat) | ~44 hrs 45 min |
| Classes Available | 2A, 3A, SL, GN |
| Operating Days | Weekly |
| Operator | Western Railway |
Route and halts
| Sr. | 19053 ST–MFP | 19054 MFP–ST | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station | Day | Arr. | Dep. | Station | Day | Arr. | Dep. | |
| 1 | Surat | 1 | — | 07:35 | Muzaffarpur Junction | 1 | — | 20:10 |
| 2 | Vadodara Junction | 1 | 09:22 | 09:32 | Hajipur Junction | 1 | 21:00 | 21:05 |
| 3 | Dahod | 1 | 12:20 | 12:22 | Sonpur Junction | 1 | 21:13 | 21:15 |
| 4 | Ratlam Junction | 1 | 14:05 | 14:15 | Chhapra Junction | 1 | 22:40 | 22:50 |
| 5 | Nagda Junction | 1 | 15:03 | 15:05 | Ballia | 2 | 00:05 | 00:10 |
| 6 | Ujjain Junction | 1 | 16:05 | 16:15 | Mau Junction | 2 | 01:15 | 01:20 |
| 7 | Maksi Junction | 1 | 17:28 | 17:30 | Azamgarh | 2 | 02:10 | 02:15 |
| 8 | Biyavra Rajgarh | 1 | 19:03 | 19:05 | Shahganj Junction | 2 | 03:35 | 04:00 |
| 9 | Guna | 1 | 21:05 | 21:15 | Ayodhya Dham Junction | 2 | 05:31 | 05:33 |
| 10 | Ashok Nagar | 1 | 21:46 | 21:48 | Ayodhya Cantt | 2 | 06:00 | 06:05 |
| 11 | Mungaoli | 1 | 22:18 | 22:20 | Lucknow Junction | 2 | 09:35 | 09:45 |
| 12 | Bina Junction | 2 | 00:05 | 00:25 | Kanpur Central | 2 | 12:50 | 12:55 |
| 13 | Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction | 2 | 03:15 | 03:23 | Tundla Junction | 2 | 15:40 | 15:45 |
| 14 | Gwalior Junction | 2 | 04:40 | 04:42 | Agra Cantt | 2 | 16:30 | 16:35 |
| 15 | Dhaulpur | 2 | 05:55 | 05:57 | Dhaulpur | 2 | 17:23 | 17:25 |
| 16 | Agra Cantt | 2 | 06:35 | 06:40 | Gwalior Junction | 2 | 18:29 | 18:31 |
| 17 | Tundla Junction | 2 | 07:50 | 07:55 | Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction | 2 | 20:25 | 20:33 |
| 18 | Kanpur Central | 2 | 11:40 | 11:45 | Bina Junction | 2 | 23:35 | 23:55 |
| 19 | Lucknow Junction | 2 | 13:25 | 13:35 | Mungaoli | 3 | 00:25 | 00:27 |
| 20 | Ayodhya Cantt | 2 | 16:25 | 16:30 | Ashok Nagar | 3 | 00:58 | 01:00 |
| 21 | Ayodhya Dham Junction | 2 | 16:58 | 17:00 | Guna | 3 | 01:45 | 01:55 |
| 22 | Shahganj Junction | 2 | 20:20 | 20:25 | Biyavra Rajgarh | 3 | 03:18 | 03:20 |
| 23 | Azamgarh | 2 | 21:45 | 21:50 | Maksi Junction | 3 | 06:50 | 06:52 |
| 24 | Mau Junction | 2 | 22:35 | 22:40 | Ujjain Junction | 3 | 08:20 | 08:30 |
| 25 | Ballia | 2 | 23:40 | 23:45 | Nagda Junction | 3 | 09:35 | 09:37 |
| 26 | Chhapra Junction | 3 | 01:20 | 01:30 | Ratlam Junction | 3 | 10:20 | 10:30 |
| 27 | Sonpur Junction | 3 | 02:29 | 02:31 | Dahod | 3 | 11:52 | 11:54 |
| 28 | Hajipur Junction | 3 | 02:43 | 02:48 | Vadodara Junction | 3 | 14:20 | 14:30 |
| 29 | Muzaffarpur Junction | 3 | 04:30 | — | Surat | 3 | 16:55 | — |
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
Direction reversals
The train reverses its direction twice at;
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 12945/12946 Surat - Mahuva Superfast Express.