Maurya Express

The 15027 / 15028 Maurya Express is an express train belonging to North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Hatia and Gorakhpur Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 15027/15028 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]

Maurya Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service15 July 1976 (1976-07-15)
Current operator(s)North Eastern Railways
Route
StartHatia (HTE)
Stops48
EndGorakhpur (GKP)
Distance travelled863 km (536 mi)
Average journey time24h 20m
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)15027 / 15028
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
E-Catering
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed37 km/h (23 mph) average including halts

Due to the closure of Dhanbad - Chandrapura line, this train was diverted route to Dhanbad - Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Gomoh - Chandrapura line.

Service

The 15027/Maurya Express has an average speed of 35 km/hr and covers 863 km in 24h 20m. The 15028/Maurya Express has an average speed of 35 km/hr and covers 863 km in 24h 45m.

Route & Halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches :

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 7 Sleeper Coaches
  • 8 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Mughalsarai based WAP 4 electric locomotive from Hatia to Gorakhpur and vice versa.

Direction Reversal

Train used to Reverse its direction 1 time

But the charndapura line has once again resumed. The train does not touch NSC bose gomoh any more.

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