Udhna–Manduadih Express
The 19057/19058 Udhna - Manduadih Express is an express train of Indian Railways connecting Udhna Junction and Manduadih. The train was introduced in rail budget 2012-13.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Mail/Express |
| First service | 14 September 2012 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Udhna Junction (UDN) |
| Stops | 12 |
| End | Manduadih (MUV) |
| Distance travelled | 1402 km |
| 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 |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | 52 km/hr (including stops) |
It operates as train number 19057 from Udhna Junction to Manduadih 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 - Manduadih 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 - Manduadih Express covers the distance of 1402 km in 26 hours 50 mins (52 km/hr) & in 28 hours 10 mins as 19058 Manduadih - 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 and Halts
The 19057 / 58 Udhna - Manduadih Express runs from Udhna Junction via Nandurbar, Bhusaval Junction, Khandwa Junction, Itarsi Junction, Jabalpur Junction, Katni Junction, Satna Junction, Allahabad Chheoki Junction, Varanasi Junction to Manduadih.
The important halts of the train are:
Traction
The entire route is not fully electrified. Both trains are hauled by a Locomotive shed, Itarsi based WAP-4 up to Itarsi Junction. After Itarsi Junction, Both trains are hauled by a Diesel locomotive, Itarsi based WDM-3A or WDM-3D or WDP-4D up to Manduadih.
Timings
19057 Udhna - Manduadih Express leaves Udhna Junction every Friday at 22:50 PM IST and reaches Manduadih at 01:40 AM IST on Sunday.[1]
19058 Manduadih - Udhna Express leaves Manduadih 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 Bi-Weekly Express.
See also
- Surat - Chhapra Tapti Ganga Express
- Surat - Muzaffarpur Express
- Surat - Bhagalpur Tapti Ganga Superfast Express
References
- "19057/Udhna - Manduadih Express". India Rail Info.
- "19058/Manduadih - Udhna Express". India Rail Info.