Muzaffarpur–Ahmedabad Jan Sadharan Express
The 15269 / 15270 Muzaffarpur - Ahmedabad Jan Sadharan Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Central Railway zone that runs between Muzaffarpur Junction and Ahmedabad Junction in India.
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | 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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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 coach.[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 Jn | 9:20 PM | Thursday | Ahmedabad Jn | 9:10 AM | Saturday |
| 15270 | ADI | Ahmedabad Jn | 4:30 PM | Sunday | Muzaffarpur Jn | 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 Junction based WAP 7 electric locomotive pulls the train up to Agra Fort later, a Vatva based diesel locomotive WDM-3D or Sabarmati based WDP-4D pulls the train to its destination.
External links
- 15269 Jan Sadharan Express at India Rail Info
- 15270 Jan Sadharan Express at India Rail Info
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| Former | |
