Shramik Express
The 19051 / 19052 Valsad - Muzaffarpur Shramik Express is an express train running between Valsad of Gujarat and Muzaffarpur of Bihar.[1][2]
 Shramik Express trainboard | |||||
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Western Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Valsad (BL) | ||||
| Stops | 16 | ||||
| End | Muzaffarpur (MFP) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,783 km (1,108 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 32 h 26 min | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 19051 / 19052 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | Ac 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | E-Catering | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad Gauge | ||||
| Operating speed | 53 km/h (33 mph) average including halts | ||||
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It operates as train number 19051 from Valsad to Muzaffarpur Junction and as train number 19052 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Coach composition
The train consist of 23 coaches:
- 1 AC II cum AC III tier(AB1)
- 1 AC III tier(B1)
- 14 Sleeper Class(SL)
- 5 General Unreserved(GEN)
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake(SLR)
Services
The 19051 Valsad - Muzaffarpur Shramik Express covers the distance of 1782 km in 35 hours (51 km/h) & in 33 hours 25 mins as 19052 Muzaffarpur - Valsad Shramik Express (53 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare does not includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route & Halts
The important halts of the train are:
Traction
The 19051 / 19052 Shramik Express is hauled by a Itarsi / Bhusawal based WAP 4 locomotive up to Itarsi Junction. After Itarsi Junction, both trains are hauled by a Itarsi based WDM 3A / WDP 4D locomotive up to Muzaffarpur Junction and vice versa.
Reversals
Train is reversed one time at Udhna Junction and Varanasi Junction.
Rake Sharing
The train share its rake with 12943/12944 Valsad - Kanpur Central Udyogkarmi Express.
See also
References
- "19051/Shramik Express". India Rail Info.
- "19052/Shramik Express". India Rail Info.