{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2015}} {{Use Indian English|date=June 2015}} {{Short description|Train in India}} {{Infobox rail service | name = Muri Express | image = TATANAGAR - JAMMU TAWI EXPRESS.jpg | caption = Train board of Muri Express | type = [[Express trains in India|Express]] | locale = [[Jharkhand]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Delhi]], [[Haryana]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] & [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1975|11|01}} | last = | operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]] | start = [[Tatanagar Junction railway station|Tatanagar]] (TATA) | stops = 55 | end = {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} (JAT) | distance = {{convert|2069|km|0|abbr=on}} | journeytime = 45 hrs 20 mins | frequency = Tri-Weekly | class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 Tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 Tier Economy]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper Class]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|General Unreserved]] | seating = Yes | sleeping = Yes | autorack = | catering = Available | observation = Large windows | entertainment = | baggage = No | otherfacilities = Below the seats | stock = [[LHB coach]] | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | el = | trainnumber = 18101 / 18102 | speed = {{convert|46|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts. | map = | map_state = }}

The 18101 / 18102 '''Muri Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[South Eastern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Tatanagar Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} in India.

It operates as train number 18101 from Tatanagar Junction to Jammu Tawi and as train number 18102 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Jharkhand]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Delhi]], [[Haryana]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] and [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]].

==Coaches==

The 18101 / 02 Tatanagar–Jammu Tawi has 2 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 Tier]], 6 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 Tier Economy]], 7 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper Class]], 2 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Unreserved/General]], 1 EOG and 1 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Seating cum Luggage Rake]] Coaches. It also carry a [[pantry car]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />

==Service==

The 18101 Tatanagar–Jammu Tawi Express covers the distance of {{convert|2069|km|0|abbr=on}} in 45 hours 5&nbsp;mins (46&nbsp;km/h) and in 43 hours 30&nbsp;mins as 18102 Jammu Tawi–Tatanagar Express (48&nbsp;km/h).<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />

As the average speed of the train is below {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.

==Routeing==

The 18101 / 18102 Tatanagar–Jammu Tawi Express runs from Tatanagar Junction via [[Chandil]], [[Muri Junction railway station|Muri]], [[Ramgarh district|Ramgarh]], {{stnlnk|Barkakana}}, [[Patratu]], [[Khalari|Kahlari]], [[Chandwa (community development block)#Rail|Tori]], [[Latehar]], [[Barwadih]], {{stnlnk|Daltonganj}}, [[Garwa Road Junction railway station|Garwa road]], [[Garwa]], [[Nagar Untari]], [[WyndhamGanj]], [[Duddhinagr]], [[Renukoot|Renukut]], {{stnlnk|Chopan}}, [[Sonbhadra railway station|Sonbhadra]], [[Chunar Junction railway station|Chunar]], [[Mirzapur]], [[Vindhyachal railway station|Vindyachal]], [[Meja Road|Meja road]], [[Prayagraj Junction railway station|Prayagraj junction]], [[Khaga]], [[Fatehpur district|Fatehpur]], {{stnlnk|Kanpur Central}}, [[Rura]], [[Jhinjhak railway station|Jhinjak]], [[Etawah Junction railway station|Etawah]], [[Shikohabad Junction railway station|Shikoabad Junction]], {{stnlnk|Tundla Junction}}, [[Aligarh Junction railway station|Aligarh Junction]], {{stnlnk|Ghaziabad}}, {{stnlnk|Delhi Junction}}, [[Subzi Mandi railway station|Sabzi Mandi]], {{stnlnk|Panipat Junction}}, [[Sonipat Junction railway station|Sonipart Junction]], [[Karnal]], [[Kurukshetra Junction railway station|Kurekshetra Junction]], [[Shabad Markanda]], {{stnlnk|Ambala Cantonment Junction}}, [[Chandigarh Junction railway station|Chandigarh Junction]], {{stnlnk|Ludhiana Junction}}, [[Phillaur Junction railway station|Phillaur Junction]], [[Phagwara Junction railway station|Phagwara Junction]], [[Jalandhar Cantonment Junction railway station|Jalandhar Cantonment Junction]], [[Jalandhar City Junction railway station|Jalandhar City Junction]], [[Beas Junction railway station|Beas Junction]], [[Jandiala]], {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}}, [[Batala Junction railway station|Batala Junction]], [[Dhariwal, India|Dhiriwal]], [[Gurdaspur railway station|Gurdaspur]], [[Dina Nagar|Dinanagar]], {{stnlnk|Pathankot Junction}}, [[Hiranagar]], [[Vijaypur Jammu railway station|Viajaypur Jammu]], to Jammu Tawi.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />

It reverses its direction of travel twice during its run at {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Pathankot Junction}}.

==Traction==

earlier was [[WDM-3A]]. As the entire route is fully electrified, a [[Electric Loco Shed, Tatanagar|Tatanagar Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive hauls the train from end to end in both directions.

==Slip coaches==

The train used to get attached/detached to/from 18309/18310 [[Sambalpur–Jammu Tawi Express]] at {{stnlnk|Muri Junction}} to continue till Jammu Tawi. This system was in use till March 2020. Now two different rakes have been allotted to both the trains.

==Operation==

*18101 Tatanagar–Jammu Tawi Express runs from Tatanagar Junction on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday reaching Jammu Tawi on the 3rd day.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Swain |first=Shashank Shekhar |title=18101/Tatanagar - Jammu Tawi Express (PT) - Tatanagar to Jammu Tawi SER/South Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-tatanagar-jammu-tawi-express-18101/797/168/81 |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref> *18102 Jammu Tawi–Tatanagar Junction Express runs from Jammu Tawi on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday reaching Tatanagar Junction on the 3rd day.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Shiv |title=18102/Jammu Tawi - Tatanagar Express - Jammu Tawi to Tatanagar SER/South Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-jammu-tawi-tatanagar-express-18102/22280/81/168 |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref>

== 2015 derailment ==

On 25 May 2015, 8 coaches of {{stnlnk|Rourkela}}–Jammu Tawi Muri Express derailed near Athsari, on [[Mughalsarai–Kanpur section]] around 1:40 pm. 4 people died and 9 were injured in the accident. Both, Rail Minister [[Suresh Prabhu]] and Chief Minister of U.P. [[Akhilesh Yadav]] announced compensation to the victims of accident.{{citation needed|date=November 2016}}

== References == {{reflist}}

*{{cite web|url=http://www.90di.com/schedule/train/Indian%20Railways_8101.html|title=8101 TATANAGAR JN JAMMU TAWI EXPRESS – Timing, Fare, Availability & Booking Details {{pipe}} 90di|publisher=90di.com|accessdate=2014-10-16}} *{{cite web|url=http://erail.in/18110-jat-muri-rou-ex|title=18110, JAT MURI ROU EX, Jammu Tawi to Tatanagar Jn|publisher=erail.in|accessdate=2014-10-16}} *{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmGCu3auj8I|title=18101/18109-Tatanagar/Rourkela Muri Jammu Tawi Express with 12472 Swaraj Express|date=31 August 2012 |publisher=youtube.com|accessdate=2014-10-16}} *{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFxuggSL_Zg|title=TATA-Jammu Tawi/Hatia–Jammu Tawi Muri Express 8102/8602|date=10 August 2009 |publisher=youtube.com|accessdate=2014-10-16}} *{{cite web|url=http://www.orissalinks.com/orissagrowth/archives/5372|title=___________ » Blog Archive » Jammu Tawi–Hatia Express to be extended till Rourkela from November 12|publisher=orissalinks.com|accessdate=2014-10-16}} *{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/debatra/8105759382/|title=Tata–Jammu Tawi Express {{pipe}} Flickr – Photo Sharing!|publisher=flickr.com|accessdate=2014-10-16|date=2012-05-06}} *{{cite web|url=http://railroadair.blogspot.in/2011/11/extension-of-1860218601-jammu-tawi.html|title=Rail Road Air-Indian Railways: Extension of 18602/18601 Jammu Tawi-Hatia Link Express Train upto Rourkela|publisher=railroadair.blogspot.in|accessdate=2014-10-16|date=2011-11-15}}

==External links== *{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in|title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry|publisher=indianrail.gov.in|accessdate=2014-04-05}} *{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}}

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