Gorakhpur–Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express (via Basti) explained

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Gorakhpur - Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express (via Basti)
Type:Express
Operator:North Eastern Railways
Start: (GKP)
Stops:5
End: (AVNT)
Distance:770km (480miles)
Journeytime:12 hours 50 mins
Frequency:Tri-weekly
Class:AC 3 tier
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Yes
Otherfacilities:Yes
Stock:LHB Humsafar
Trainnumber:12595 / 12596
Map State:collapsed

Gorakhpur - Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express is a train of the Indian Railways connecting Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh to Anand Vihar Terminal in New Delhi. It is currently being operated with 12595/12596 train numbers on a tri-weekly basis. It is the first Hamsafar train.[1] [2]

Coach composition

The train has three-tier AC sleeper cabins designed by Indian Railways. It has an LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. It also has an announcement system; vending machines for tea, coffee and milk; bio toilets in compartments; and CCTV cameras.

Service

It averages 62 km/h as 12595 Humsafar Express starts on Tuesday and covering 770 km in 12 hrs 50 mins & 65 km/h as 12596 Humsafar Express starts on Friday covering 770 km in 11 hrs 50 mins.

Loco link

This train was hauled by a WAP 7 of for its entire journey.

Stoppage

See also

References

Notes and References

  1. http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=156044 Year End Review 2016
  2. http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=155585 Minister of Railways Flags Off Country’s First Humsafar Train