The 22947 / 22948 Surat–Bhagalpur Express is a Superfast train running between of

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. It is also known as Tapti Ganga Superfast Express. It operates as train number 22947 from Surat to Bhagalpur Junction and as train number 22948 in the reverse direction, serving the states of

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Coach composition

The train consists of 22 coaches: * 2 AC II Tier * 6 AC III Tier * 8 Sleeper class * 1 Pantry car * 3 General Unreserved * 1 EOG cum Luggage Rake * 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Services

22947 Surat–Bhagalpur Tapti Ganga Superfast Express covers the distance of 1822 km in 33 hours 10 mins (55 km/h) and in 33 hours 15 mins as 22948 Bhagalpur–Surat Tapti Ganga Superfast Express (55 km/h). As the average speed of the train is , as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route

The 22947 / 22948 Surat–Bhagalpur Tapti Ganga Superfast Express runs from Surat via , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , to Bhagalpur Junction.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 19045/19046

Tapti Ganga Express The 19045 / 19046 Tapti Ganga Express is an Express trains in India, Express train running between of Gujarat and of Bihar. The train is named for the Tapti River in Surat and the Ganges, Ganga River in Chhapra. It was introduced in 1990 by G ...

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based

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electric locomotive on its entire journey.

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