The 22947 / 22948 Surat–Bhagalpur Express is a superfast express train running between of Gujarat and of Bihar. It is also known as Tapti Ganga Superfast Express.
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 , 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 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 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 or Valsad 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
References