Udhna–Banaras Express

Udhna–Banaras Express
Overview
Service type	Express
First service	14 September 2012; 9 years ago
Current operator(s)	Western Railways
Route
Start	Udhna Junction (UDN)
Stops	12
End	Banaras (BSBS)
Distance travelled	1,402 km (871 mi)
Average journey time	26 hrs 50 mins
Service frequency	Weekly
Train number(s)	19057 / 19058
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	On-board catering ; E-catering
Observation facilities	Rake sharing with 19063/19064 Udhna–Danapur Express
Baggage facilities	Available
Technical
Rolling stock	ICF coaches
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) ; broad gauge
Operating speed	52 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.

References[]

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

[1] "19057/Udhna–Banaras Express". India Rail Info.

[2] "19058/Banaras–Udhna Express". India Rail Info.

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