Gorakhpur–Jammu Tawi Amarnath Superfast Express Explained

Amarnath Express
Type:Superfast Express
Operator:North Eastern Railway zone
Start: (GKP)
Stops:16
End: (JAT)
Distance:1247km (775miles)
Journey Time:22h 15m
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Pantry car
On-board catering
E-catering
Observation:ICF coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:2
Trainnumber:15097/15098
Speed:56km/h, including halts

The Amarnath Express is an Superfast Express train belonging to North Eastern Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 12587/12588 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 12587/Amarnath Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 1247 km in 22h 15m. The 12588/Amarnath Express Express has an average speed of 58 km/h and covers 1247 km in 21h 40m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 24 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a WAP7 Ghaziabad electric locomotive from Gorakhpur to Jammu and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 15097/15098 Bhagalpur–Jammu Tawi Amarnath Express.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Delhi Records Lowest Temperature, Minimum Temperature Drops To 5.2 Degrees Celsius . 2023-12-22 . NDTV.com.
  2. https://thenortheasttoday.com/bad-news-for-travellers-53-trains-delayed-14-cancelled-due-to-fog/ 53 trains delayed, 14 cancelled due to fog
  3. Web site: Scroll Staff . 2017-01-10 . Delhi: Temperature drops to 5.2°C, lowest this season . 2023-12-22 . Scroll.in . en-US.