The 19483 / 19484 Ahmedabad–Saharsa Express is an express train that runs between Ahmedabad Junction in Gujarat and Saharsa Junction in Bihar, passing through key stations such as Muzaffarpur, Patliputra, Vadodara, and Surat.[1][2]
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 1 May 1989 |
| Current operator | Western Railway Secondary maintenance - Saharsa |
| Route | |
| Termini | Ahmedabad (ADI) Saharsa (SHC) |
| Stops | 29 |
| Distance travelled | 2,168 km (1,347 mi) |
| Service frequency | 6 Days in a Week |
| Train number | 19483 / 19484 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, AC 3 Tier Economy, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 52 km/h (32 mph) average including halts. |
History
editAhmedabad–Saharsa Express, popularly known as the Ahmedabad–Saharsa Sahara Express, was initially introduced as a special train service in 2019 to improve long-distance rail connectivity between Ahmedabad in Gujarat and Bihar. The train operated via Surat, Muzaffarpur Junction, and Patliputra Junction, catering primarily to migrant passengers travelling between western and eastern India.
On 25 January 2021, the service was regularised by Indian Railways. Following regularisation, the train was allotted permanent train numbers 19483 (Ahmedabad–Barauni Express) and 19484 (Barauni–Ahmedabad Express), with regular operations commencing from 1 March 2021.
In 2025, the train’s route was further extended from Barauni Junction to Saharsa Junction via Khagaria, significantly enhancing rail connectivity to the Kosi region of Bihar. With this extension, the service began directly linking Ahmedabad with Saharsa, benefiting passengers from north-eastern Bihar and surrounding areas.[3][4]
Schedule
edit| 19483 / 19484 Ahmedabad–Saharsa Express Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Train Type | Mail/Express |
| Distance | 2270 km (19483) / 2270 km (19484) |
| Average Speed | ~49 km/h |
| Journey Time (Ahmedabad–Saharsa) | ~46 hrs 25 min |
| Journey Time (Saharsa–Ahmedabad) | ~45 hrs 20 min |
| Classes Available | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN, PWD |
| Operating Days | 6 Days in a Week |
| Operator | Western Railway |
Route
edit| 19483 ADI → SHC | 19484 SHC → ADI | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station | Arr. | Dep. | Dist. (km) | Station | Arr. | Dep. | Dist. (km) |
| Ahmedabad Junction | — | 00:35 | 0 | Saharsa Junction | — | 16:40 | 0 |
| Nadiad Junction | 01:14 | 01:16 | 46 | S Bhakhtiyarpur | 16:56 | 16:58 | 17 |
| Anand Junction | 01:30 | 01:32 | 64 | Mansi Junction | 17:51 | 17:53 | 45 |
| Vadodara Junction | 02:25 | 02:30 | 98 | Khagaria Junction | 18:03 | 18:05 | 53 |
| Surat | 04:38 | 04:43 | 228 | Begusarai | 18:53 | 18:55 | 94 |
| Nandurbar | 08:05 | 08:10 | 388 | Barauni Junction | 19:25 | 19:35 | 109 |
| Dondaicha | 08:44 | 08:45 | 422 | Samastipur Junction | 20:20 | 20:25 | 160 |
| Amalner | 09:43 | 09:45 | 483 | Muzaffarpur Junction | 22:05 | 22:10 | 212 |
| Bhusaval Junction | 11:30 | 11:35 | 562 | Hajipur Junction | 23:05 | 23:10 | 266 |
| Burhanpur | 12:29 | 12:30 | 617 | Danapur | 00:35 | 00:40 | 292 |
| Khandwa Junction | 13:43 | 13:45 | 686 | Ara | 01:08 | 01:10 | 331 |
| Khirkiya | 14:35 | 14:37 | 762 | Buxar | 02:00 | 02:02 | 400 |
| Itarsi Junction | 16:00 | 16:10 | 868 | Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction | 04:53 | 05:00 | 490 |
| Rani Kamalapati | 17:47 | 17:52 | 954 | Prayagraj Chheoki | 06:55 | 07:00 | 634 |
| Lalitpur | 20:53 | 20:55 | 1161 | Chitrakot | 09:22 | 09:24 | 757 |
| Tikamgarh | 21:36 | 21:38 | 1213 | Banda Junction | 10:25 | 10:30 | 825 |
| Khargapur | 22:22 | 22:24 | 1249 | Mahoba | 11:18 | 11:20 | 879 |
| Maharaja Chhatrasal Station Chhatarpur | 22:50 | 22:52 | 1296 | Khajuraho (Train reversal) | 12:35 | 13:00 | 943 |
| Khajuraho (Train reversal) | 00:10 | 00:35 | 1327 | Maharaja Chhatrasal Station Chhatarpur | 13:55 | 13:57 | 974 |
| Mahoba | 01:50 | 01:52 | 1391 | Khargapur | 14:32 | 14:34 | 1021 |
| Banda Junction | 02:50 | 02:55 | 1445 | Tikamgarh | 15:00 | 15:02 | 1057 |
| Chitrakot | 04:00 | 04:02 | 1513 | Lalitpur | 16:05 | 16:07 | 1109 |
| Prayagraj Chheoki | 07:18 | 07:20 | 1636 | Rani Kamalapati | 20:15 | 20:20 | 1316 |
| Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction | 09:53 | 10:00 | 1780 | Itarsi Junction | 21:50 | 22:00 | 1402 |
| Buxar | 11:07 | 11:09 | 1870 | Khirkiya | 23:05 | 23:07 | 1508 |
| Ara | 12:08 | 12:10 | 1939 | Khandwa Junction | 00:30 | 00:32 | 1584 |
| Danapur | 12:45 | 12:50 | 1978 | Burhanpur | 01:20 | 01:21 | 1653 |
| Hajipur Junction | 14:15 | 14:20 | 2004 | Bhusaval Junction | 02:25 | 02:30 | 1707 |
| Muzaffarpur Junction | 15:40 | 15:45 | 2058 | Amalner | 04:07 | 04:10 | 1787 |
| Samastipur Junction | 17:05 | 17:10 | 2110 | Dondaicha | 04:58 | 05:00 | 1848 |
| Barauni Junction | 18:30 | 18:40 | 2161 | Nandurbar | 05:35 | 05:40 | 1882 |
| Begusarai | 18:56 | 18:58 | 2176 | Surat | 08:07 | 08:10 | 2042 |
| Khagaria Junction | 20:18 | 20:20 | 2217 | Vadodara Junction | 09:43 | 09:48 | 2172 |
| Mansi Junction | 20:43 | 20:45 | 2225 | Anand Junction | 10:20 | 10:22 | 2206 |
| S Bhakhtiyarpur | 21:28 | 21:30 | 2253 | Nadiad Junction | 10:39 | 10:41 | 2224 |
| Saharsa Junction | 23:00 | — | 2270 | Ahmedabad Junction | 12:00 | — | 2270 |
Rake sharing
editIt has rake sharing with
- 19435/19436 Ahmedabad-Asansol Weekly Express
Coach composition
edit| Category | Coaches | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Luggage/Parcel Rake (LPR) | LPR | 1 |
| General Unreserved (GEN) | GEN1, GEN2, GEN3, GEN4 | 4 |
| AC 2 Tier (2A) | A1, A2 | 2 |
| AC 3 Tier (3A) | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 | 5 |
| AC 3 Economy (3E) | M1, M2 | 2 |
| Pantry Car (PC) | PC | 1 |
| Sleeper Class (SL) | S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6 | 6 |
| Sleeper cum Luggage Rake (SLRD) (Divyangjan) | SLRD | 1 |
| Total Coaches | 22 |
- Primary Maintenance – Ahmedabad CD
- Secondary Maintenance - Saharsa CD
References
edit- ↑ , Prabhatkhabar.com, 26 May 2025
- ↑ "Ahead of Diwali, Railways approves extension of 18 Bihar-bound trains – Full list". The Indian Express. Indian Express Pvt Ltd. 12 September 2025. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
- ↑ "बरौनी-अहमदाबाद एक्सप्रेस अब सहरसा तक स्पेशल ट्रेन के रूप में चलेगी". दैनिक भास्कर. Dainik Bhaskar Group. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ↑ "अब एक्सप्रेस ट्रेन सहरसा-अहमदाबाद के बीच चलेगी, बरौनी से नहीं". Zee News हिंदी. Zee Media Corporation. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ↑ "Ahead of Diwali, Railways approves extension of 18 Bihar-bound trains – Full list". The Indian Express. Indian Express Pvt Ltd. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2025.