Tatanagar–Buxar Express
The 18183 / 18184 Tatanagar–Buxar Express is an Express train belonging to South Eastern Railway zone that runs between and Buxar in India. It is currently being operated with 18183/18184 train numbers on daily basis.
History
Starting on 12 September 2023, a train was extended to Ara from its previous origin point in Danapur. Subsequently on 8 March 2024, The train was extended to Buxar. Additionally, the train received its LHB coach on 25 January 2022.Service
The 18183/Tatanagar–Buxar Super Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 614 km in 14h 35m. The 18184/Buxar–Tatanagar Super Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 614 km in 13h 50m.Coach composition
The train has 2 LHB rakes with a max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches:- 2 AC Three Tier
- 3 AC Three Tier Economy
- 2 AC Chair Car
- 5 Reserved Second Sitting
- 6 Unreserved Second Sitting
- 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake
- 1 Generator Car
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| SLRD | C1 | C2 | B1 | B2 | M1 | M2 | M3 | D1 | D2 | D3 | D4 | D5 | GS | GS | GS | GS | G | GS | EOG |
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Tatanagar Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Tatanagar to Asansol Junction. From Asansol Junction both trains are hauled by a Gomoh Loco Shed or Samastipur Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive up to Buxar and vice versa.Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction once:*