Surat–Muzaffarpur Express
 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar |
| Current operator | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Surat (ST) Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP) |
| Stops | 25 |
| Distance travelled | 2,140 km (1,330 mi) |
| Average journey time | 44 hrs 55 mins |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number | 19053 / 19054 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | 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 | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | 48 km/h (30 mph) average including halts. |
The 19053 / 19054 Muzaffarpur–Surat Express is a long-distance passenger train of Indian Railways that connects Muzaffarpur in the state of Bihar with Surat in Gujarat.
The train plays an important role in linking Tirhut Region of North Bihar with western India, especially for migrant workers, traders, and students.[1][2]
Schedule
| 19053 / 19054 Surat–Muzaffarpur Express Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Train Type | Express |
| Distance | 2137 km (19053) / 2137 km (19054) |
| Average Speed | ~48 km/h |
| Journey Time (Surat → Muzaffarpur) | ~44 hrs 55 min |
| Journey Time (Muzaffarpur → Surat) | ~44 hrs 45 min |
| Classes Available | 2A, 3A, SL, GN |
| Operating Days | Weekly |
| Operator | Western Railway |
Route and halts
| Sr. | 19053 ST–MFP | 19054 MFP–ST | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station | Day | Arr. | Dep. | Station | Day | Arr. | Dep. | |
| 1 | Surat | 1 | — | 07:35 | Muzaffarpur Junction | 1 | — | 20:10 |
| 2 | Vadodara Junction | 1 | 09:22 | 09:32 | Hajipur Junction | 1 | 21:00 | 21:05 |
| 3 | Dahod | 1 | 12:20 | 12:22 | Sonpur Junction | 1 | 21:13 | 21:15 |
| 4 | Ratlam Junction | 1 | 14:05 | 14:15 | Chhapra Junction | 1 | 22:40 | 22:50 |
| 5 | Nagda Junction | 1 | 15:03 | 15:05 | Ballia | 2 | 00:05 | 00:10 |
| 6 | Ujjain Junction | 1 | 16:05 | 16:15 | Mau Junction | 2 | 01:15 | 01:20 |
| 7 | Maksi Junction | 1 | 17:28 | 17:30 | Azamgarh | 2 | 02:10 | 02:15 |
| 8 | Biyavra Rajgarh | 1 | 19:03 | 19:05 | Shahganj Junction | 2 | 03:35 | 04:00 |
| 9 | Guna | 1 | 21:05 | 21:15 | Ayodhya Dham Junction | 2 | 05:31 | 05:33 |
| 10 | Ashok Nagar | 1 | 21:46 | 21:48 | Ayodhya Cantt | 2 | 06:00 | 06:05 |
| 11 | Mungaoli | 1 | 22:18 | 22:20 | Lucknow Junction | 2 | 09:35 | 09:45 |
| 12 | Bina Junction | 2 | 00:05 | 00:25 | Kanpur Central | 2 | 12:50 | 12:55 |
| 13 | Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction | 2 | 03:15 | 03:23 | Tundla Junction | 2 | 15:40 | 15:45 |
| 14 | Gwalior Junction | 2 | 04:40 | 04:42 | Agra Cantt | 2 | 16:30 | 16:35 |
| 15 | Dhaulpur | 2 | 05:55 | 05:57 | Dhaulpur | 2 | 17:23 | 17:25 |
| 16 | Agra Cantt | 2 | 06:35 | 06:40 | Gwalior Junction | 2 | 18:29 | 18:31 |
| 17 | Tundla Junction | 2 | 07:50 | 07:55 | Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction | 2 | 20:25 | 20:33 |
| 18 | Kanpur Central | 2 | 11:40 | 11:45 | Bina Junction | 2 | 23:35 | 23:55 |
| 19 | Lucknow Junction | 2 | 13:25 | 13:35 | Mungaoli | 3 | 00:25 | 00:27 |
| 20 | Ayodhya Cantt | 2 | 16:25 | 16:30 | Ashok Nagar | 3 | 00:58 | 01:00 |
| 21 | Ayodhya Dham Junction | 2 | 16:58 | 17:00 | Guna | 3 | 01:45 | 01:55 |
| 22 | Shahganj Junction | 2 | 20:20 | 20:25 | Biyavra Rajgarh | 3 | 03:18 | 03:20 |
| 23 | Azamgarh | 2 | 21:45 | 21:50 | Maksi Junction | 3 | 06:50 | 06:52 |
| 24 | Mau Junction | 2 | 22:35 | 22:40 | Ujjain Junction | 3 | 08:20 | 08:30 |
| 25 | Ballia | 2 | 23:40 | 23:45 | Nagda Junction | 3 | 09:35 | 09:37 |
| 26 | Chhapra Junction | 3 | 01:20 | 01:30 | Ratlam Junction | 3 | 10:20 | 10:30 |
| 27 | Sonpur Junction | 3 | 02:29 | 02:31 | Dahod | 3 | 11:52 | 11:54 |
| 28 | Hajipur Junction | 3 | 02:43 | 02:48 | Vadodara Junction | 3 | 14:20 | 14:30 |
| 29 | Muzaffarpur Junction | 3 | 04:30 | — | Surat | 3 | 16:55 | — |
Coach composition
| Category | Coaches | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Composite First AC + AC II Tier (HA1) | HA1 | 1 |
| AC 2 Tier (2A) | A1, A2 | 2 |
| AC 3 Tier (3A) | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6 | 6 |
| Sleeper Class (SL) | S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7 | 7 |
| General Unreserved (GEN) | GN, GN, GN, GN | 4 |
| Seating cum Luggage Rake (SLR) | SLR, SLR | 2 |
| Total Coaches | 22 |
- Primary Maintenance - Surat Coaching Depot
- Secondary Maintenance - Muzaffarpur Coaching Depot
Direction reversals
The train reverses its direction twice at;
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 12945/12946 Surat - Mahuva Superfast Express.
See also
- Surat - Chhapra Tapti Ganga Express
- Valsad - Muzaffarpur Shramik express
- Udhna - Varanasi Bholenagari Express
- Udhna - Jaynagar Antyodaya Express
- Ahmedabad - Saharsa Express
- Avadh Express
References
- ^ "मुजफ्फरपुर-सूरत एक्सप्रेस में अचानक चलने लगे लात-घूंसे, जमकर हुई मारपीट". Jagran (in Hindi). 12 May 2025. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ "बरौनी, ओखा और मुजफ्फरपुर-सूरत एक्सप्रेस के बदले रूट, कई ट्रेनें कैंसिल". Patrika (in Hindi). 17 March 2025. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ 19053 ST MFP EXP coach position and seat map, Trainman, accessed 9 September 2025
- ^ 19054 Muzaffarpur Surat Express PT coach position and seat map, Trainman, accessed 9 September 2025