Muzaffarpur–Ahmedabad Jan Sadharan Express

The 15269 / 15270 Muzaffarpur - Ahmedabad Jan Sadharan Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Central Railway zone that runs between Muzaffarpur Junction and Ahmedabad Junction in India.

Muzaffarpur - Ahmedabad Jan Sadharan Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleBihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan & Gujarat
Current operator(s)East Central Railways
Route
StartMuzaffarpur Junction (MFP)
Stops17
EndAhmedabad Junction (ADI)
Distance travelled1,756 km (1,091 mi)
Average journey time36 hours
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)15269 / 15270
On-board services
Class(es)General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts
Route map

It operates as train number 15269 from Muzaffarpur Junction to Ahmedabad Junction and as train number 15270 in the reverse direction serving the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan & Gujarat.[1]

Coaches

The 15269 / 70 Muzaffarpur Junction - Ahmedabad Junction Jan Sadharan Express has 21 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 15269 Muzaffarpur Junction - Ahmedabad Junction Jan Sadharan Express covers the distance of 1,756 km (1,091 mi) in 35 hours 50 mins (49 km/hr) & in 35 hours 30 mins as the 15270 Ahmedabad Junction - Muzaffarpur Junction Jan Sadharan Express (49 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Schedule
Train NumberStation CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeDeparture DayArrival StationArrival TimeArrival Day
15269MPFMuzaffarpur Jn9:20 PMThursdayAhmedabad Jn9:10 AMSaturday
15270ADIAhmedabad Jn4:30 PMSundayMuzaffarpur Jn4:00 AMTuesday

Routing

The 15269/15270 Muzaffarpur - Ahmedabad Jan Sadharan Express runs from Muzaffarpur Junction via Hajipur, Sonpur Junction, Chhapra Junction, Siwan Junction, Gorakhpur Junction, Gonda Junction, Lucknow Charbagh, Kanpur Central, Tundla Junction, Agra Fort, Jaipur Junction, Ajmer Junction, Abu Road, Palanpur to Ahmedabad Junction.

Rake Composition
  • 21 General
  • 1 Second Sitting
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
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Traction

As the route is going to electrification, a Howrah Junction based WAP 7 electric locomotive pulls the train up to Agra Fort later, a Vatva based diesel locomotive WDM-3D or Sabarmati based WDP-4D pulls the train to its destination.

References
  1. , jagran.com, 16 September 2014
  2. , indiatimes.com, 25 November 2013
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