Surat–Bhagalpur Express

The 22947 / 22948 Surat–Bhagalpur Express is a Superfast train running between Surat of Gujarat and Bhagalpur Junction of Bihar. 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 Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

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 55 km/h, 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 Udhna Junction, Nandurbar, Jalgaon Junction, Bhusaval Junction, Khandwa Junction, Itarsi Junction, Jabalpur Junction, Katni Junction, Satna Junction, Manikpur Junction, Prayagraj Chheoki Junction, Mirzapur, Mughalsarai Junction, Ara Junction, Patna Junction, Kiul Junction, Jamalpur Junction to Bhagalpur Junction.

Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 19045/19046 Tapti Ganga Express

Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara-based WAP-7 locomotive on its entire journey.