Bandra Terminus–Barauni Avadh Express
The 19037 / 19038 Avadh Express is a long-distance express train operated by Indian Railways, connecting Mumbai Bandra Terminus in Maharashtra with Barauni in Bihar, passing through Muzaffarpur, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Kota, Vadodara, and Surat along the way.
Overview
The 19037/38 Avadh Express was initially introduced as the Agra-Lucknow Avadh Express. Over time, it was extended in both directions. First, it was extended to Kota and then to Ratlam on one side, and to Gorakhpur, Muzaffarpur, and finally to Barauni on the other side. Eventually, the train was further extended to Mumbai and now operates as the Bandra Terminus–Barauni Avadh Express.Earlier, the number of stops on the Kota-Mumbai stretch was limited. However, over time, the train began stopping at more stations along the route. This is one reason why it now takes the Western Line, which is a longer route, instead of the Central Line via Bhusawal and Itarsi.
Coach composition
Coach Composition:-| LOCO | EOG | GEN | H1 | HA1 | A1 | A2 | M1 | M2 | M3 | PC | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | B7 | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | GEN | EOG |
| Category | Coaches | Total | Description |
| LPR | LPR | 2 | Luggage/Parcel rake coaches |
| General Unreserved | GEN1, GEN2 | 2 | General class coaches |
| Sleeper Class | S1, S2, S3, S4, S5 | 5 | Non-AC sleeper coaches |
| Pantry Car | PC | 1 | Pantry car for onboard catering |
| AC 3 Tier | M1, M2, M3 | 3 | AC 3-Tier sleeper coaches |
| AC 3 Tier | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7 | 7 | AC 3-Tier sleeper coaches |
| AC 2 Tier | A1, A2 | 2 | AC 2-Tier sleeper coaches |
| AC First Class | HA1 | 1 | Combined AC First Class and AC 2-Tier sleeper coach |
| AC First Class | H1 | 1 | AC First Class |
| SLR | SLR | 1 | Guards and luggage coach |
- Primary Maintenance - Bandra Coaching Depot
- Secondary Maintenance - Barauni Coaching Depot