Bapudham Superfast Express

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Bapudham Superfast Express
Overview
Service type Superfast Express
Locale Bihar & Uttar Pradesh
First service1 July 2008;16 years ago (2008-07-01)
Current operator(s) North Eastern Railway
Route
Termini Prayagraj Rambagh (PRRB)
Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP)
Stops17
Distance travelled662 km (411 mi)
Average journey time13 hours
Service frequencyBi-weekly
Train number(s)12537 / 12538
On-board services
Class(es) AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-catering only
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock LHB coach
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed51 km/h (32 mph) average including halts.

The 12537 / 12538 Bapudham Superfast Express is an Indian Railways train of the North Eastern Railway Zone Varanasi Division. It was introduced in 2008's Railway Budget and hence initiated its journey from July 2008.Initially it was started from Banaras formerly known as Manduadih.Later it was shifted to Prayagraj Rambagh due to low occupancy .It operates bi-weekly and covers 662 km(411.3 miles) in 13 hours from Prayagraj Rambagh toMuzaffarpur Junction. [1]

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Journey

It takes around 13 hours to cover its journey of 662 kilometres (411 mi) with an average speed of 95 kilometres per hour (59 mph).

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References

  1. Gupta, Divyanshu. "12538/Bapudham SF Express - Manduadih to Muzaffarpur NER/North Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 30 September 2020.