| Gorakhpur–Lucknow SF Intercity Express | |
| Type: | Express |
| Operator: | North Eastern Railway |
| Start: | (GKP) |
| Stops: | 11 |
| End: | (LJN) |
| Distance: | 276.8km (172miles) |
| Journeytime: | 5 hours 30 minutes |
| Frequency: | Daily |
| Class: | CC, 2S, UR/GEN |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | No |
| Catering: | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation: | Large windows |
| Baggage: | Available |
| Stock: | LHB coach |
| Trainnumber: | 12531 / 12532 |
| Speed: | 110km/hMax speed55km/h average speed |
The 12531 / 12532 Gorakhpur–Lucknow Intercity Sf Express is a Superfast train belonging to Indian Railways North Eastern Railway zone that runs between and in India via and .
It operates as train number 12531 from Gorakhpur Junction to Lucknow Junction and as train number 12532 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Uttar Pradesh.[1]
The 12531 / 12532 Gorakhpur Junction–Lucknow Junction Intercity Sf Express has 5 AC Chair Car, 10 Non-AC chair car, 6 general unreserved and 2 Generator cars. It does not carry a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. It has been LHB-fied by Northern Eastern Railway on 28 March 2019 to enhance safety, speed, reliability & comfortable journey. After revised structure it gets 2 generator cum luggage car, 10 non AC chair car, 5 AC chair car, 5 general unreserved class.[2]
The 12531 Gorakhpur Junction–Lucknow Junction Intercity Sf Express covers the distance of 276.8km (172miles) in 5 hours 30 mins (55 km/h) & in 5 hours 30 mins as the 12532 Lucknow Junction–Gorakhpur Junction Intercity Sf Express (55 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is equal than 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.
The 12531 / 12532 Gorakhpur–Lucknow Intercity Sf Express runs from Gorakhpur Junction via,,,,,, to Lucknow Junction.
As the route is fully electrified, a Ghaziabad / Kanpur-based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive pulls the train to its destination.