ST MFP EXP (19053) runs from Surat to Muzaffarpur. It departs from Surat station (ST) at from platform 4 and arrives at Muzaffarpur Jn station (MFP) at on platform 3,4. ST MFP EXP takes 48 hrs to cover the distance of 2140 km between Surat and Muzaffarpur. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 44.583333333333336 kmph. It has classes First AC (1A), Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Friday. Final chart for ST MFP EXP is prepared at Surat usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.
ST MFP EXP 19053 coach position
ST MFP EXP runs with an LHB Rake and has a total of 22 coaches. It has 4 second seating unreserved coaches, 1 first ac cum second ac coach, 2 second ac coaches, 6 third ac coaches and 7 sleeper coaches. The engine of the train reverses at Bina Jn and Shahganj Jn stations. The full coach composition is:
Surat, famously know as the silk city or diamond city, is the economic capital of Gujarat. Surat is world famous for its textile and diamond businesses. Almost 90 percent of the world's rough diamonds are polished in Surat. Surat is selected as the first smart IT city in India which is being constituted by the Microsoft CityNext Initiative tied up with IT services majors Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro. Surat is the richest city in India ahead of Bangalore and Madras having highest per capita income in the country. The average income of a household in the city 450,000 per year. It was the first Indian city to install CCTV cameras on roads to monitor the traffic movements and also increase security. The Surat Railway station is also awarded as the cleanest railway station in 2016 and a major upgrade is underway to develop it so that it could match the international standards. Surat airport is 17 km away from its railway station. When visiting Surat you must go to some famous attractions like Mughal Sarai, Clock Tower, Dutch Cementry, Tomb of Khudawand Khan, Heritage Square and many more. When it comes to food Locho (steamed snack made of gram flour and lenties, steamed to be eaten immediately) is very popular. Locho is only available in Surat. Other are perennial favourites such as ghari, petis, undhiyu, rasaawala khaman, Surati Khaman, Sarasiya Khaja, Khavsa, are quite popular in Surat. Ponk is a roasted cereal that is available only in this part of the world. Three major festivals which are celebrated in Surat are Navratri, Diwali and Ganesh Chaturthi.
About Muzaffarpur
Muzaffarpur is a city located in North Bihar. It is fourth largest city of Bihar after Patna, Gaya and Bhagalpur. This region has very fertile land and is famous for Shahi litchis. But the downside is that this area has been prone to floods. It also lies on highly active seismic zone of India. Most popular language of Muzaffarpur is Bajjika. Baba Garib Asthan Mandir is one of the oldest temple of lord Shiva situated in Muzaffarpur. It is well connected to the rest of India by rails and roads. Muzaffarpur railway junction has direct trains to almost all major cities of India.
