Udhna–Banaras Express
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.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 14 September 2012 |
| 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 |
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 coach.
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 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 Railway 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 share its rake with 19063/19064 Udhna - Danapur Express.
See also
References
- "19057/Udhna - Banaras Express". India Rail Info.
- "19058/Banaras - Udhna Express". India Rail Info.