Maurya Express

The 15027 / 15028 Maurya Express is an Express train belonging to North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Hatia and Gorakhpur Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 15027/15028 train numbers on daily basis.[1][2][3]

Maurya Express
मौर्य एक्सप्रेस
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service15 July 1976
Current operator(s)North Eastern Railways
Route
StartHatia (HTE)
Stops48
EndGorakhpur Junction (GKP)
Distance travelled863 km (536 mi)
Average journey time24h 20m
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)15027/15028
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
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockICF Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed35 km/h (22 mph) average including halts

Due to the closure of Dhanbad - Chandrapura line, this train was diverted route to Dhanbad - Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Gomoh - Chandrapura line.

Service

The 15027/Maurya Express has averages speed of 35 km/hr and covers 863 km in 24h 20m. The 15028/Maurya Express has averages speed of 35 km/hr and covers 863 km in 24h 45m.

Route & Halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 19 coaches :

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 7 Sleeper Coaches
  • 8 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauls by a Mughalsarai based WAP 4 electric locomotive from Hatia to Gorakhpur and vice versa.

Direction Reversal

Train Reverses its direction 1 times:

Notes
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    See also

    References
    1. VANANCHAL EXPRESS TO CONTINUE SERVICE VIA DIVERTED ROUTE
    2. REVISED TIMINGS OF TRAINS DIVERTED DUE TO CLOSURE OF TRAFFIC ON DHANBAD-CHANDRAPURA SECTION
    3. MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS CLOSES TRAFFIC ON DHANBAD-CHANDRAPURA SECTION


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