Gorakhpur–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express (via Barhni) explained

Gorakhpur–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express (via Barhni)
Type:Express
Operator:Northern Eastern Railway
Start: (GKP)
Stops:21
End: (LTT)
Distance:1746km (1,085miles)
Journeytime:34h 50m
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board Catering
E-catering
Observation:ICF coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:2
Trainnumber:15063/15064
Speed:50km/h, including halts

The Gorakhpur–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express is an express train belonging to North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Gorakhpur Junction and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in India. It is currently being operated with 15063/15064 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2] [3]

Service

The 15063/Gorakhpur–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 1746 km in 34h 50m. The 15064/Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Gorakhpur Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 1746 km in 33h 25m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Gonda Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Gorakhpur to Lucknow. From Lucknow, train is hauled by a Valsad Loco Shed-based WAM-4 electric locomotive uptil Kurla and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 15065/15066 Gorakhpur–Panvel Express (via Barhni) and 15067/15068 Gorakhpur–Bandra Terminus Express (via Barhni).

See also

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Notes and References

  1. http://zeenews.india.com/economy/new-express-train-between-gorakhpur-and-badshahnagar-to-be-launched-today_1947304.html New express train between Gorakhpur and Badshahnagar to be launched today
  2. http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/suresh-prabhu-flags-off-bandra-terminusgorakhpur-express/article9433089.ece Suresh Prabhu flags off Bandra Terminus–Gorakhpur Express
  3. http://www.livemint.com/Politics/Y47HLVwyFf3Ne2E85z7uUN/Pollbound-Uttar-Pradesh-to-get-9-more-trains-shortly.html Poll-bound Uttar Pradesh to get 9 more trains shortly