Surat–Bhagalpur Express

The 22947 / 22948 Surat–Bhagalpur Express is a Superfast train running between Surat of Gujarat and Bhagalpur Junction of Bihar. It is also known as Tapti Ganga Superfast Express.^[1][2]

Surat–Bhagalpur Express

Overview
Service type	Superfast
First service	1 January 1998; 27 years ago (1998-01-01)
Current operator(s)	Western Railways
Route
Termini	Surat (ST) Bhagalpur (BGP)
Stops	35
Distance travelled	1,823 km (1,133 mi)
Average journey time	33 hrs 15 mins
Service frequency	Bi-weekly
Train number(s)	22947 / 22948
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Pantry car, On-board catering, E-catering
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	Available
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad Gauge
Operating speed	55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts.
Route map

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

Coach composition

The train consists of 22 coaches:

• 2 AC II Tier
• 6 AC III Tier
• 8 Sleeper class
• 1 Pantry car
• 3 General Unreserved
• 1 EOG cum Luggage Rake
• 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Services

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 55 km/h (35 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route

The 22947 / 22948 Surat–Bhagalpur Tapti Ganga Superfast Express runs from Surat via Udhna Junction, Nandurbar, Jalgaon Junction, Bhusaval Junction, Khandwa Junction, Itarsi Junction, Jabalpur Junction, Katni Junction, Satna Junction, Manikpur Junction, Prayagraj Chheoki Junction, Mirzapur, Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai), Ara Junction, Patna Junction, Kiul Junction, Jamalpur Junction to Bhagalpur Junction.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 19045/19046 Tapti Ganga Express

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

See also

• Shramik Express
• Udhna–Banaras Express
• Udhna–Danapur Express
• Jaynagar–Udhna Antyodaya Express