Maurya Express
The 15027 / 15028 Maurya Express is an express train belonging to North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Hatia and Gorakhpur Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 15027/15028 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 15 July 1976 |
| Current operator(s) | North Eastern Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Hatia (HTE) |
| Stops | 48 |
| End | Gorakhpur (GKP) |
| Distance travelled | 863 km (536 mi) |
| Average journey time | 24h 20m |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 15027 / 15028 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 37 km/h (23 mph) average including halts |
Due to the closure of Dhanbad - Chandrapura line, this train was diverted route to Dhanbad - Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Gomoh - Chandrapura line.
Service
The 15027/Maurya Express has an average speed of 35 km/hr and covers 863 km in 24h 20m. The 15028/Maurya Express has an average speed of 35 km/hr and covers 863 km in 24h 45m.
Route & Halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 7 Sleeper Coaches
- 8 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Mughalsarai based WAP 4 electric locomotive from Hatia to Gorakhpur and vice versa.
Direction Reversal
Train used to Reverse its direction 1 time
But the charndapura line has once again resumed. The train does not touch NSC bose gomoh any more.