# Muri Express

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Muri Express Train board of Muri Express Overview Service type Express Locale Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab & Jammu and Kashmir First service 1 November 1975; 50 years ago (1975-11-01) Current operator South Eastern Railway Route Termini Tatanagar (TATA) Jammu Tawi (JAT) Stops 55 Distance travelled 2,069 km (1,286 mi) Average journey time 45 hrs 20 mins Service frequency Tri-Weekly Train number 18101 / 18102 On-board services Classes AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier Economy, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved Seating arrangements Yes Sleeping arrangements Yes Catering facilities Available Observation facilities Large windows Baggage facilities No Other facilities Below the seats Technical Rolling stock LHB coach Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Operating speed 46 km/h (29 mph) average including halts.

The 18101 / 18102 **Muri Express** is an [express](/source/Express_trains_in_India) train belonging to [Indian Railways](/source/Indian_Railways) – [South Eastern Railway zone](/source/South_Eastern_Railway_zone) that runs between [Tatanagar Junction](/source/Tatanagar_Junction_railway_station) and [Jammu Tawi](/source/Jammu_Tawi_railway_station) 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](/source/Jharkhand), [Uttar Pradesh](/source/Uttar_Pradesh), [Delhi](/source/Delhi), [Haryana](/source/Haryana), [Punjab](/source/Punjab%2C_India) and [Jammu and Kashmir](/source/Jammu_and_Kashmir_(union_territory)).

## Coaches

The 18101 / 02 Tatanagar–Jammu Tawi has 2 [AC 2 Tier](/source/Indian_Railways_coaching_stock), 6 [AC 3 Tier Economy](/source/Indian_Railways_coaching_stock), 7 [Sleeper Class](/source/Indian_Railways_coaching_stock), 2 [Unreserved/General](/source/Indian_Railways_coaching_stock), 1 EOG and 1 [Seating cum Luggage Rake](/source/Indian_Railways_coaching_stock) Coaches. It also carry a [pantry car](/source/Pantry_car).[1][2]

## Service

The 18101 Tatanagar–Jammu Tawi Express covers the distance of 2,069 km (1,286 mi) in 45 hours 5 mins (46 km/h) and in 43 hours 30 mins as 18102 Jammu Tawi–Tatanagar Express (48 km/h).[1][2]

As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), 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](/source/Chandil), [Muri](/source/Muri_Junction_railway_station), [Ramgarh](/source/Ramgarh_district), [Barkakana](/source/Barkakana_railway_station), [Patratu](/source/Patratu), [Kahlari](/source/Khalari), [Tori](/source/Chandwa_(community_development_block)#Rail), [Latehar](/source/Latehar), [Barwadih](/source/Barwadih), [Daltonganj](/source/Daltonganj_railway_station), [Garwa road](/source/Garwa_Road_Junction_railway_station), [Garwa](/source/Garwa), [Nagar Untari](/source/Nagar_Untari), [WyndhamGanj](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WyndhamGanj&action=edit&redlink=1), [Duddhinagr](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Duddhinagr&action=edit&redlink=1), [Renukut](/source/Renukoot), [Chopan](/source/Chopan_railway_station), [Sonbhadra](/source/Sonbhadra_railway_station), [Chunar](/source/Chunar_Junction_railway_station), [Mirzapur](/source/Mirzapur), [Vindyachal](/source/Vindhyachal_railway_station), [Meja road](/source/Meja_Road), [Prayagraj junction](/source/Prayagraj_Junction_railway_station), [Khaga](/source/Khaga), [Fatehpur](/source/Fatehpur_district), [Kanpur Central](/source/Kanpur_Central_railway_station), [Rura](/source/Rura), [Jhinjak](/source/Jhinjhak_railway_station), [Etawah](/source/Etawah_Junction_railway_station), [Shikoabad Junction](/source/Shikohabad_Junction_railway_station), [Tundla Junction](/source/Tundla_Junction_railway_station), [Aligarh Junction](/source/Aligarh_Junction_railway_station), [Ghaziabad](/source/Ghaziabad_railway_station), [Delhi Junction](/source/Delhi_Junction_railway_station), [Sabzi Mandi](/source/Subzi_Mandi_railway_station), [Panipat Junction](/source/Panipat_Junction_railway_station), [Sonipart Junction](/source/Sonipat_Junction_railway_station), [Karnal](/source/Karnal), [Kurekshetra Junction](/source/Kurukshetra_Junction_railway_station), [Shabad Markanda](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shabad_Markanda&action=edit&redlink=1), [Ambala Cantonment Junction](/source/Ambala_Cantonment_Junction_railway_station), [Chandigarh Junction](/source/Chandigarh_Junction_railway_station), [Ludhiana Junction](/source/Ludhiana_Junction_railway_station), [Phillaur Junction](/source/Phillaur_Junction_railway_station), [Phagwara Junction](/source/Phagwara_Junction_railway_station), [Jalandhar Cantonment Junction](/source/Jalandhar_Cantonment_Junction_railway_station), [Jalandhar City Junction](/source/Jalandhar_City_Junction_railway_station), [Beas Junction](/source/Beas_Junction_railway_station), [Jandiala](/source/Jandiala), [Amritsar Junction](/source/Amritsar_Junction_railway_station), [Batala Junction](/source/Batala_Junction_railway_station), [Dhiriwal](/source/Dhariwal%2C_India), [Gurdaspur](/source/Gurdaspur_railway_station), [Dinanagar](/source/Dina_Nagar), [Pathankot Junction](/source/Pathankot_Junction_railway_station), [Hiranagar](/source/Hiranagar), [Viajaypur Jammu](/source/Vijaypur_Jammu_railway_station), to Jammu Tawi.[1][2]

It reverses its direction of travel twice during its run at [Amritsar Junction](/source/Amritsar_Junction_railway_station) and [Pathankot Junction](/source/Pathankot_Junction_railway_station).

## Traction

earlier was [WDM-3A](/source/WDM-3A). As the entire route is fully electrified, a [Tatanagar Loco Shed](/source/Electric_Loco_Shed%2C_Tatanagar)-based [WAP-7](/source/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](/source/Sambalpur%E2%80%93Jammu_Tawi_Express) at [Muri Junction](/source/Muri_Junction_railway_station) 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.[2]

- 18102 Jammu Tawi–Tatanagar Junction Express runs from Jammu Tawi on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday reaching Tatanagar Junction on the 3rd day.[1]

## 2015 derailment

On 25 May 2015, 8 coaches of [Rourkela](/source/Rourkela_railway_station)–Jammu Tawi Muri Express derailed near Athsari, on [Mughalsarai–Kanpur section](/source/Mughalsarai%E2%80%93Kanpur_section) around 1:40 pm. 4 people died and 9 were injured in the accident. Both, Rail Minister [Suresh Prabhu](/source/Suresh_Prabhu) and Chief Minister of U.P. [Akhilesh Yadav](/source/Akhilesh_Yadav) announced compensation to the victims of accident.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:0_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-:0_1-3) Kumar, Shiv. ["18102/Jammu Tawi - Tatanagar Express - Jammu Tawi to Tatanagar SER/South Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry"](https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-jammu-tawi-tatanagar-express-18102/22280/81/168). *indiarailinfo.com*. Retrieved 15 June 2022.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:1_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:1_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:1_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-:1_2-3) Swain, Shashank Shekhar. ["18101/Tatanagar - Jammu Tawi Express (PT) - Tatanagar to Jammu Tawi SER/South Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry"](https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-tatanagar-jammu-tawi-express-18101/797/168/81). *indiarailinfo.com*. Retrieved 15 June 2022.

- ["8101 TATANAGAR JN JAMMU TAWI EXPRESS – Timing, Fare, Availability & Booking Details | 90di"](http://www.90di.com/schedule/train/Indian%20Railways_8101.html). 90di.com. Retrieved 16 October 2014.

- ["18110, JAT MURI ROU EX, Jammu Tawi to Tatanagar Jn"](http://erail.in/18110-jat-muri-rou-ex). erail.in. Retrieved 16 October 2014.

- ["18101/18109-Tatanagar/Rourkela Muri Jammu Tawi Express with 12472 Swaraj Express"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmGCu3auj8I). youtube.com. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2014.

- ["TATA-Jammu Tawi/Hatia–Jammu Tawi Muri Express 8102/8602"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFxuggSL_Zg). youtube.com. 10 August 2009. Retrieved 16 October 2014.

- ["___________ » Blog Archive » Jammu Tawi–Hatia Express to be extended till Rourkela from November 12"](http://www.orissalinks.com/orissagrowth/archives/5372). orissalinks.com. Retrieved 16 October 2014.

- ["Tata–Jammu Tawi Express | Flickr – Photo Sharing!"](https://www.flickr.com/photos/debatra/8105759382/). flickr.com. 6 May 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2014.

- ["Rail Road Air-Indian Railways: Extension of 18602/18601 Jammu Tawi-Hatia Link Express Train upto Rourkela"](http://railroadair.blogspot.in/2011/11/extension-of-1860218601-jammu-tawi.html). railroadair.blogspot.in. 15 November 2011. Retrieved 16 October 2014.

## External links

- ["Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry"](http://www.indianrail.gov.in). indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 5 April 2014.

- ["\[IRFCA\] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet"](http://www.irfca.org). IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.

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