Muzaffarpur–Ahmedabad Jan Sadharan Express
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Jan Sadharan Express | ||||
| Locale | Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan & Gujarat | ||||
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP) | ||||
| Stops | 17 | ||||
| End | Ahmedabad Junction (ADI) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,756 km (1,091 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 36 hours | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 15269 / 15270 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | No | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts | ||||
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The 15269 / 15270 Muzaffarpur–Ahmedabad Jan Sadharan Express is a Jan Sadharan Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Central Railway zone that runs between Muzaffarpur Junction and Ahmedabad Junction in India.
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.[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 number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15269 | MPF | Muzaffarpur Junction | 9:20 PM | Thursday | Ahmedabad Junction | 9:10 AM | Saturday |
| 15270 | ADI | Ahmedabad Junction | 4:30 PM | Sunday | Muzaffarpur Junction | 4:00 AM | Tuesday |
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
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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GRD | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | D | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | GEN | GRD |
Traction[]
As the route is going to electrification, a Howrah Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train up to Agra Fort later, a Vatva Loco Shed-based WDM-3D or Sabarmati Loco Shed-based WDP-4D pulls the train to its destination.
References[]
External links[]
- 15269 Jan Sadharan Express at India Rail Info
- 15270 Jan Sadharan Express at India Rail Info
| Operational | |
|---|---|
| Former | |
- Transport in Ahmedabad
- Rail transport in Gujarat
- Rail transport in Rajasthan
- Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh
- Rail transport in Bihar
- Transport in Muzaffarpur
- Jan Sadharan Express trains