Gorakhpur–Nautanwa Express Explained

Gorakhpur - Nautanwa Express
Type:Express
Operator:Northern Eastern Railway
Start: (GKP)
Stops:3
End: (NTV)
Distance:82.4km (51.2miles)
Journey Time:2h 40m
Frequency:Six days
Class:General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:ICF coach
Trainnumber:15019/15020
Speed:31km/h, including halts

The Gorakhpur - Nautanwa Express is an Express train belonging to North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Gorakhpur Junction and Nautanwa in India. It is currently being operated with 15019/15020 train numbers on six days in a week basis.[1] [2]

Service

The 15019/Gorakhpur - Nautanwa Express has an average speed of 31 km/h and covers 82.4 km in 2h 40m. The 15020/Nautanwa - Gorakhpur Express has an average speed of 35 km/h and covers 82.4 km in 2h 20m.

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 12 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Gonda Loco Shed based WDM 3 or WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Gorakhpur to Nautanwa and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 15105/15106 Chhapra - Gorakhpur Intercity Express.

See also

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Notes and References

  1. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/platform-no-6-of-gorakhpur-railway-station-to-be-closed/articleshow/56500602.cms Platform no. 6 of Gorakhpur railway station to be closed
  2. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/Gorakhpur-ready-for-Khichdi-fair-on-Maker-Sankranti/articleshow/50576291.cms Gorakhpur ready for Khichdi fair on Maker Sankranti