Udhna–Banaras Express

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Udhna–Banaras Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service14 September 2012; 9 years ago (2012-09-14)
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
StartUdhna Junction (UDN)
Stops12
EndBanaras (BSBS)
Distance travelled1,402 km (871 mi)
Average journey time26 hrs 50 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)19057 / 19058
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 19063/19064 Udhna–Danapur Express
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockICF coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
broad gauge
Operating speed52 km/h (32 mph) average including halts

The 19057 / 19058 Udhna–Banaras Express is an Express train of Indian Railways connecting Udhna Junction and Banaras. The train was introduced in rail budget 2012–13.

It operates as train number 19057 from Udhna Junction to Banaras and as train number 19058 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

Coaches[]

The 19057 / 58 Udhna–Banaras Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 1 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper class, 6 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.

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

Service[]

19057 Udhna–Banaras Express covers the distance of 1402 km in 26 hours 50 mins (52 km/hr) & in 28 hours 10 mins as 19058 Banaras–Udhna Express. (51 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.

Route & Halts[]

The important halts of the train are:

Traction[]

The entire route is now fully electrified. Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-5 locomotive from Udhna Junction to Banaras, and vice versa.

Timings[]

19057 Udhna–Banaras Express leaves Udhna Junction every Friday at 22:50 PM IST and reaches Banaras at 01:40 AM IST on Sunday.[1]

19058 Banaras–Udhna Express leaves Banaras every Sunday at 04:50 AM IST and reaches Udhna Junction at 09:00 AM IST the next day.[2]

Rake sharing[]

The train shares its rake with 19063/19064 Udhna–Danapur Express.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "19057/Udhna–Banaras Express". India Rail Info.
  2. ^ "19058/Banaras–Udhna Express". India Rail Info.
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