Muzaffarpur Prayagraj Bapudham Express
 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | Bihar, Uttar Pradesh |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP) Prayagraj Junction railway station (PRYJ) |
| Stops | 16 |
| Distance travelled | 664 km (413 mi) |
| Average journey time | 13 hours 25 minutes |
| Service frequency | Bi-Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 12537 / 12538 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Wi-Fi facility in AC 1 Tier Coaches |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts |
The Muzaffarpur–Prayagraj Bapudham Express is a Superfast Express train of the Indian Railways, connecting Muzaffarpur Junction in Bihar with Prayagraj Junction in Uttar Pradesh. It operates with train number 12537 and 12538 on a Bi-weekly basis under the North Eastern Railway zone.[1]
History
The train was introduced in 2003 to provide a direct, fast, and comfortable connection between north Bihar and central Uttar Pradesh, benefiting passengers traveling to Varanasi, Prayagraj, and surrounding regions.[2] The name "Bapudham" is derived from the Bapudham Motihari railway station, which is associated with Mahatma Gandhi's Champaran Satyagraha.
Route and halts
| No. | Station | Railway Zone |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP) | East Central Railway (ECR) |
| 2 | Mehsi (MAI) | ECR |
| 3 | Chakia (CAA) | ECR |
| 4 | Bapudham Motihari (BMKI) | ECR |
| 5 | Sagauli Junction (SGL) | ECR |
| 6 | Bettiah (BTH) | ECR |
| 7 | Chanpatia (CAI) | ECR |
| 8 | Narkatiaganj Junction (NKE) | ECR |
| 9 | Harinagar (HIR) | ECR |
| 10 | Bagaha (BUG) | ECR |
| 11 | Siswa Bazar (SBZ) | ECR |
| 12 | Gorakhpur Junction (GKP) | North Eastern Railway (NER) |
| 13 | Deoria Sadar (DEOS) | NER |
| 14 | Belthara Road (BLTR) | NER |
| 15 | Mau Junction (MAU) | NER |
| 16 | Varanasi Junction (BSB) | North Eastern Railway (NER) |
| 17 | Banaras (BSBS) | NER |
| 18 | Madhosingh (MBS) | North Eastern Railway (NER) |
| 19 | Gyanpur Road (GYN) | NER |
| 20 | Jhusi (JI) | North Central Railway (NCR) |
| 21 | Prayagraj Rambag (PRRB) | NCR |
| 22 | Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ) | NCR |
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Service
| 🚆 Train No. | 🏁 Station Code | 🚉 Departure Station | ⏰ Departure Time | 📅 Departure Days | 🏁 Arrival Station | ⏰ Arrival Time | 📅 Arrival Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12537 | MFP | Muzaffarpur | 7:30 PM | Mon, Wed | Prayagraj Junction | 8:55 aAM | Tue, Thu |
| 12538 | PRYJ | Prayagraj Junction | 4:50 Am | Mon, Wed | Muzaffarpru Junction | 6:10 PM | Mon, Wed |
Coach composition
| Coach Type | Quantity 🔢 | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 🛌 AC II Tier | 1 | 2-tier air-conditioned coach |
| 🛏️ AC III Tier | 3 | 3-tier air-conditioned coach |
| 💺 Sleeper Class | 9 | Non-AC sleeping coach |
| 🚉 General Unreserved | 4 | General seating coach |
| ⚡ EOG | 2 | End-on Generator coach |
Traction
The train is hauled by a WAP-4 or WAP-7 electric locomotive from Ghaziabad Loco Shed for the entire journey.[3]
Rake sharing
This train shares its rake with the 04117/ 04118 Prayagraj - Lal Kuan Special Fare Summer Special
See also
References
- ^ "12537/Muzaffarpur–Prayagraj Bapudham SF Express". Erail.in. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "IRFCA Train History – Muzaffarpur–Prayagraj Bapudham Express". IRFCA.org. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "Locomotive details of 12537 Bapudham Express". India Rail Info. Retrieved 8 August 2025.