Avadh Express

Bandra Terminus–Barauni Avadh Express
Overview
Service type	Express
Status	Active
Locale	Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra
First service	8 May 1974;51 years ago
Current operator	Western Railways
Route
Termini	Bandra Terminus ; Barauni Junction
Stops	87
Distance travelled	2,254.6 km (1,401 mi)
Average journey time	49 Hours
Service frequency	Daily
Train number	15589 / 15590
On-board services
Classes	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN & PWD
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	IRCTC E-Catering , Zomato & Swiggy
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	Available
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	130 km/h (max), 52 km/h (avg) including halts

Last updated December 29, 2025

The 19037 / 19038 Avadh Express is a long-distance express train operated by Indian Railways, connecting Mumbai Bandra Terminus in Maharashtra with Barauni in Bihar, passing through Muzaffarpur, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Kota, Vadodara, and Surat along the way. ^[1]^[2]^[3]

Overview

The 19037/38 Avadh Express was initially introduced as the Agra-Lucknow Avadh Express. Over time, it was extended in both directions. First, it was extended to Kota and then to Ratlam on one side, and to Gorakhpur, Muzaffarpur, and finally to Barauni on the other side. Eventually, the train was further extended to Mumbai and now operates as the Bandra Terminus–Barauni Avadh Express. ^[4]

Earlier, the number of stops on the Kota-Mumbai stretch was limited. However, over time, the train began stopping at more stations along the route. This is one reason why it now takes the Western Line, which is a longer route, instead of the Central Line via Bhusawal and Itarsi. ^[5]

Schedule

19037 / 19038 Avadh Express Schedule
Train Type	Mail/Express
Distance	2255 km
Average Speed	~46 km/h
Journey Time (Bandra → Barauni)	49 hrs 10 min
Journey Time (Barauni → Bandra)	44 hrs 45 min
Classes Available	1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN, PWD
Operating Days	Daily
Operator	Western Railway

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Route & halts

**19037 Bandra Terminus–Barauni Avadh Express** and **19038 Barauni–Bandra Terminus Avadh Express** Schedule
Sr.	19037 BDTS–BJU				19038 BJU–BDTS
Sr.	Station	Day	Arr.	Dep.	Station	Day	Arr.	Dep.
1	Bandra Terminus	1	—	22:00	Barauni Junction	1	—	07:20
2	Andheri	1	22:08	22:10	Samastipur Junction	1	08:28	08:33
3	Surat	2	02:09	02:14	Muzaffarpur Junction	1	09:35	09:40
4	Vadodara Junction	2	03:47	03:57	Motipur	1	10:12	10:14
5	Ratlam Junction	2	07:45	07:55	Mehsi	1	10:27	10:29
6	Kota Junction	2	12:30	12:40	Chakia	1	10:38	10:40
7	Sawai Madhopur Junction	2	14:18	14:23	Pipra	1	10:50	10:52
8	Agra Fort	2	19:10	19:20	Bapudham Motihari	1	11:09	11:11
9	Tundla Junction	2	20:45	20:50	Sagauli Junction	1	11:29	11:31
10	Firozabad	2	21:25	21:27	Bettiah	1	11:53	11:55
11	Kanpur Central	3	01:35	01:45	Narkatiaganj Junction	1	12:55	13:00
12	Lucknow City	3	03:42	03:44	Harinagar	1	13:14	13:16
13	Barabanki Junction	3	04:46	04:48	Bagaha	1	13:56	13:58
14	Gonda Junction	3	07:15	07:20	Paniya Hawa	1	14:53	14:55
15	Basti	3	09:08	09:11	Khada	1	15:05	15:07
16	Gorakhpur Junction	3	11:25	11:35	Siswa Bazar	1	15:22	15:24
17	Pipraich	3	12:04	12:06	Kaptanganj Junction	1	15:50	15:55
18	Kaptanganj Junction	3	12:20	12:25	Pipraich	1	16:13	16:15
19	Siswa Bazar	3	13:18	13:20	Gorakhpur Junction	1	17:08	17:18
20	Khada	3	13:48	13:50	Sahjanwa	1	17:45	17:47
21	Paniya Hawa	3	13:58	14:00	Maghar	1	17:57	17:59
22	Bagaha	3	14:39	14:41	Khalilabad	1	18:20	18:22
23	Harinagar	3	15:08	15:10	Basti	1	18:45	18:48
24	Narkatiaganj Junction	3	15:55	16:00	Gaur	1	19:08	19:10
25	Bettiah	3	16:43	16:45	Babhnan	1	19:20	19:22
26	Sagauli Junction	3	17:08	17:10	S Narayan Chhapia	1	19:34	19:36
27	Bapudham Motihari	3	17:28	17:30	Maskanwa	1	19:44	19:46
28	Chakia	3	18:05	18:07	Mankapur Junction	1	20:02	20:04
29	Mehsi	3	18:17	18:19	Gonda Junction	2	20:30	20:35
30	Motipur	3	18:58	19:00	Colonelganj	2	21:00	21:02
31	Muzaffarpur Junction	3	20:55	21:00	Jarwal Road	2	21:18	21:20
32	Samastipur Junction	3	21:45	21:50	Burhwal Junction	2	21:38	21:40
33	Barauni Junction	3	23:10	DSTN	Barabanki Junction	2	22:33	22:35

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Coach Composition

**19037 / 19038 Avadh Express Coach Composition**
Category	Coaches	Total	Description
LPR (Luggage/Parcel Rake)	LPR	2	Luggage/Parcel rake coaches
General Unreserved (GEN)	GEN1, GEN2, GEN3, GEN4	4	General class coaches (unreserved)
Sleeper Class (SL)	S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6	6	Non-AC sleeper coaches
Pantry Car (PC)	PC	1	Pantry car for onboard catering
AC 3 Tier (3E)	M1, M2	2	AC 3-Tier sleeper coaches
AC 3 Tier (3A)	B1, B2, B3, B4	4	AC 3-Tier sleeper coaches
AC 2 Tier (2A)	A1, A2	2	AC 2-Tier sleeper coaches
AC First Class (1A + 2A)	HA1	1	Combined AC First Class and AC 2-Tier sleeper coach
SLR (Seating–Luggage Rake)	SLR	1	Guards and luggage coach

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Primary Maintenance - Bandra Coaching Depot
Secondary Maintenance - Barauni Coaching Depot

References

↑ Jagran. (2023, December 21). Special Express train will run to Ajmer via Gorakhpur and Barauni, Bandra Avadh Express will be canceled on 21st. Jagran. https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/gorakhpur-city-railway-news-of-special-express-train-will-run-to-ajmer-via-gorakhpur-and-barauni-bandra-avadh-express-will-be-canceled-on-21st-22906093.html
↑ Patna Press. (2023, December 21). 47 trains cancelled, several rescheduled and diverted amid Gorakhpur Cantt-Kusmhi third line work. Patna Press. https://patnapress.com/47-trains-cancelled-several-rescheduled-and-diverted-amid-gorakhpur-cantt-kusmhi-third-line-work/
↑ Times of India. (2023, December 21). Bihar train accident: Railway trolly collides with Avadh Assam Express, 1 dead, 4 injured. Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/bihar-train-accident-railway-trolly-collides-with-avadh-assam-express-1-dead-4-injured/articleshow/121973602.cms
↑ Free Press Journal. (2023, December 21). Train no. 22975, 22976, 12955, 12956, and 19037 to halt at Shamgarh-Suwasra stations on experimental basis. Free Press Journal. https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/train-no-2297522976-1295512956-and-1903719038-to-halt-at-shamgarh-suwasra-stations-on-experimental-basis
↑ Bhaskar. (2023, December 21). No room in Avadh Assam Express and Gujarat-bound special train, regret in all classes. Bhaskar. https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/muzaffarpur/news/no-room-in-avadh-assam-express-and-gujarat-bound-special-train-regret-in-all-classes-136764291.html
↑ Jagran. (2023, December 21). IRCTC: Indian Railways change in coach position of Avadh Express. Jagran. https://www.jagran.com/bihar/muzaffarpur-irctc-indian-railways-change-in-coach-position-of-avadh-express-40008301.html
↑ ixigo. (n.d.). Train 19037 - Avadh Assam Express. ixigo. https://www.ixigo.com/trains/19037
↑ Patrika. (2023, December 21). Avadh Express LHB coaches: Passengers get 96 extra seat reservation. Patrika. https://www.patrika.com/ratlam-news/avadh-express-lhb-coaches-passengers-get-96-extra-seat-reservation-5441309

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[1] Jagran. (2023, December 21). Special Express train will run to Ajmer via Gorakhpur and Barauni, Bandra Avadh Express will be canceled on 21st. Jagran. https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/gorakhpur-city-railway-news-of-special-express-train-will-run-to-ajmer-via-gorakhpur-and-barauni-bandra-avadh-express-will-be-canceled-on-21st-22906093.html

[2] Patna Press. (2023, December 21). 47 trains cancelled, several rescheduled and diverted amid Gorakhpur Cantt-Kusmhi third line work. Patna Press. https://patnapress.com/47-trains-cancelled-several-rescheduled-and-diverted-amid-gorakhpur-cantt-kusmhi-third-line-work/

[3] Times of India. (2023, December 21). Bihar train accident: Railway trolly collides with Avadh Assam Express, 1 dead, 4 injured. Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/bihar-train-accident-railway-trolly-collides-with-avadh-assam-express-1-dead-4-injured/articleshow/121973602.cms

[4] Free Press Journal. (2023, December 21). Train no. 22975, 22976, 12955, 12956, and 19037 to halt at Shamgarh-Suwasra stations on experimental basis. Free Press Journal. https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/train-no-2297522976-1295512956-and-1903719038-to-halt-at-shamgarh-suwasra-stations-on-experimental-basis

[5] Bhaskar. (2023, December 21). No room in Avadh Assam Express and Gujarat-bound special train, regret in all classes. Bhaskar. https://www.bhaskar.com/local/bihar/muzaffarpur/news/no-room-in-avadh-assam-express-and-gujarat-bound-special-train-regret-in-all-classes-136764291.html

[6] Jagran. (2023, December 21). IRCTC: Indian Railways change in coach position of Avadh Express. Jagran. https://www.jagran.com/bihar/muzaffarpur-irctc-indian-railways-change-in-coach-position-of-avadh-express-40008301.html

[7] xigo. (n.d.). Train 19037 - Avadh Assam Express. ixigo. https://www.ixigo.com/trains/19037

[8] Patrika. (2023, December 21). Avadh Express LHB coaches: Passengers get 96 extra seat reservation. Patrika. https://www.patrika.com/ratlam-news/avadh-express-lhb-coaches-passengers-get-96-extra-seat-reservation-5441309

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