Muzaffarpur–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Express
 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu & Karnataka |
| First service | September 4, 2023 |
| Current operator(s) | East Central Railways |
| Route | |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 15228 / 15227 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1 Tier, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, AC 3 Economy, Sleeper class & General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 50–55 km/h (31–34 mph) average including halts |
The Muzaffarpur–SMVT Bengaluru Express is a long-distance express train of the Indian Railways connecting Muzaffarpur Junction in Bihar with SMVT Bengaluru in Karnataka. It is operated by the East Central Railway (ECR) making it one of the important rail links between North Bihar and South India. [1][2][3][4]
History
[edit]The Muzaffarpur–SMVT Bengaluru Express (train numbers 15227/15228) was earlier operated with its terminal at Yesvantpur Junction (YPR). With effect from 18 July 2022, its terminal was shifted to SMVT Bengaluru (SMVB)
Schedule
[edit]| Train No. | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Station Code | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15227 | SMVB | SMVT Bengaluru | 12:30 PM | Thursday | MFP | Muzaffarpur Junction | 1:10 AM | Saturday |
| 15228 | MFP | Muzaffarpur Junction | 7:25 AM | Monday | SMVB | SMVT Bengaluru | 9:30 AM | Wednesday |
Coach Composition & Maintenance
[edit]| Coach Type | Number of Coaches |
|---|---|
| End On Generator Car (EOG) | 1 |
| General Unreserved (UR) | 4 |
| Sleeper Class (SL) | 6 |
| AC 3 Economy (3E) | 1 |
| AC 3 Tier (3A) | 5 |
| AC 2 Tier (2A) | 2 |
| AC First Class (1A) | 1 |
| Sleeper cum Luggage Rake (SLRD) | 1 |
| Pantry Car | 1 |
The primary maintenance of the train is undertaken at the Muzaffarpur Junction Coaching Depot, while the secondary maintenance is carried out at the SMVT Coaching Depot. At both terminals, the train is placed on the washing pit line for cleaning and servicing [5]
Route and halts
[edit]| Station (15227: SMVT Bengaluru → Muzaffarpur) | Station (15228: Muzaffarpur → SMVT Bengaluru) |
|---|---|
| Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru | Muzaffarpur Junction |
| Krishnarajapuram | Samastipur Junction |
| Bangarapet | Barauni Junction |
| Jolarpettai Junction | Begusarai |
| Katpadi Junction | Khagaria Junction |
| Arakkonam Junction | Naugachia |
| Perambur (Chennai) | Katihar Junction |
| Vijayawada Junction | Kumedpur |
| Rajahmundry | Malda Town |
| Visakhapatnam Junction | Pakur |
| Vizianagaram Junction | Rampurhat |
| Srikakulam Road | Bolpur Shantiniketan |
| Palasa | Dankuni |
| Brahmapur | Kharagpur Junction |
| Balugaon | Balasore |
| Khurda Road Junction | Bhadrak |
| Bhubaneswar | Jajpur Keonjhar Road |
| Cuttack | Cuttack |
| Jajpur Keonjhar Road | Bhubaneswar |
| Bhadrak | Khurda Road Junction |
| Balasore | Balugaon |
| Kharagpur Junction | Brahmapur |
| Dankuni | Palasa |
| Bolpur Shantiniketan | Srikakulam Road |
| Rampurhat | Vizianagaram Junction |
| Pakur | Visakhapatnam Junction |
| Malda Town | Rajahmundry |
| Kumedpur | Vijayawada Junction |
| Katihar Junction | Perambur (Chennai) |
| Naugachia | Arakkonam Junction |
| Khagaria Junction | Katpadi Junction |
| Begusarai | Jolarpettai Junction |
| Barauni Junction | Bangarapet |
| Samastipur Junction | Krishnarajapuram |
| Muzaffarpur Junction | Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru |
Direction reversal
[edit]The train reverses its direction 1 time:
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Installation of Bio Toilets in Railways
- ^ "Additional Stoppages Provided for various Express Trains". South Central Railway. 26 August 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- ^ Bulletin No.6 Cancellation/Diversion/Partial Cancellation/ Rescheduling of Trains Due to Heavy Rains
- ^ Additional Stoppages for Certain Express Trains
- ^ "Train Composition of MFP SMVB EXP (15228)". etrain.info (Tripozo). Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "15228 Muzaffarpur SMVT Bengaluru Express – Route & Schedule". RailYatri. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "15227 Muzaffarpur EXP – Train Schedule & Route". ConfirmTKT. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
External links
[edit]- 15227/Yesvantpur - Muzaffarpur Weekly Express India Rail Info
- 15228/Muzaffarpur - Yesvantpur Weekly Express India Rail Info
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