| Surat–Bhagalpur Express | |
| Type: | Superfast |
| Operator: | Western Railways |
| Start: | (ST) |
| Stops: | 35 |
| End: | (BGP) |
| Distance: | 1823km (1,133miles) |
| Journeytime: | 33 hrs 15 mins |
| Frequency: | 2 days a week |
| Trainnumber: | 22947 / 22948 |
| Class: | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | Pantry car On-board catering E-catering |
| Baggage: | Available |
| Stock: | LHB coach |
| Gauge: | broad gauge |
| Speed: | 55km/h average including halts |
The 22947 / 22948 Surat–Bhagalpur Express is a Superfast train running between of Gujarat and of Bihar. It is also known as Tapti Ganga Superfast Express.[1] [2]
It operates as train number 22947 from Surat to Bhagalpur Junction and as train number 22948 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
The train consists of 22 coaches:
22947 Surat–Bhagalpur Tapti Ganga Superfast Express covers the distance of 1822 km in 33 hours 10 mins (55 km/h) and in 33 hours 15 mins as 22948 Bhagalpur–Surat Tapti Ganga Superfast Express (55 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is 55abbr=onNaNabbr=on, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
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The train shares its rake with 19045/19046 Tapti Ganga Express
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara-based WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.