Tapti Ganga Express


The 19045 / 19046 Tapti Ganga Express is an express train running between in Gujarat and in Bihar. The train is named after the Tapti River and the Ganga River in India.
It was introduced in 1990 by George Fernandes to run between Surat and Varanasi Junction. In the Railway Budget of 2012–13, it was extended up to Chhapra Junction, and again on September 30, 2025, it was further extended to Thawe Junction.

Services

19045 Surat–Chhapra Tapti Ganga Express covers the distance of 1728 km in 32 hours 45 mins and in 33 hours 40 mins as 19046 Chhapra–Surat Tapti Ganga Express.
As the average speed of the train is below, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 22947/22948 Surat–Bhagalpur Express.

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed or Valsad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.