Muzaffarpur–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Express explained

Muzaffarpur–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Express
Type:Express
Operator:East Central Railway zone
Start: (MFP)
Stops:47
End: (SMVB)
Distance:2734km (1,699miles)
Journey Time:49h 45m
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC First, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Pantry car
On-board catering
E-catering
Observation:LHB coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:2
Trainnumber:15227/15228
Speed:52km/h, including halts

The Muzaffarpur–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 15227/15228 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Service

The 15227/Yesvantpur–Muzaffarpur Weekly Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 2734 km in 52h 5m. The 15228/Muzaffarpur–Yesvantpur Weekly Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 2734 km in 52h 5m.

Schedule

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Station code Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
15227 SMVB SMVT Bengaluru 12:30 Thursday MFP Muzaffarpur Junction 01:10 Saturday
15228 MFP Muzaffarpur Junction 07:25 MONDAY SMVB SMVT Bengaluru 09:30 Wednesday

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has highly refurbished LHB rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Royapuram Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Bengaluru to Visakhapatnam. From Visakhapatnam, train is hauled by a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-4 uptil Muzaffarpur and vice versa.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction 1 time:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=158014 Installation of Bio Toilets in Railways
  2. Web site: Additional Stoppages Provided for various Express Trains . 26 August 2016 . South Central Railway . 3 March 2019 .
  3. http://www.indiarailwayinfo.com/2015/12/bulletin-no6-cancellationdiversionparti.html Bulletin No.6 Cancellation/Diversion/Partial Cancellation/ Rescheduling of Trains Due to Heavy Rains
  4. http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=6258&did=14417752404208C209DF0878A96A969FBFFFEA87F918C.we Additional Stoppages for Certain Express Trains