Gorakhpur–Okha Express Explained

Gorakhpur–Okha Express
Type:Express
Operator:North Eastern Railways
Start: (GKP)
Stops:38
End: (OKHA)
Distance:2307km (1,434miles)
Journeytime:45 hours 30 mins
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleepar Class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Pantry c ar
E-catering
On-board catering
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Available
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:15045 / 15046
Speed: average including halts

The 15045 / 15046 Gorakhpur–Okha Express is an express train of the Indian Railways connecting in Uttar Pradesh and in Gujarat. It is currently being operated with 15045/15046 train numbers on a weekly basis.

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches :

Service

15045/ Gorakhpur–Okha Express has an average speed of 49 km/h and covers 2307 km in 46 hrs 35 mins.

15046/ Okha–Gorakhpur Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 2307 km in 43 hrs 50 mins.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are :

Schedule

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
15045 GKP Gorakhpur Junction 05:00 AM Thursday Okha 03:35 AM Saturday
15046 OKHA Okha 23:00 PM Sunday Gorakhpur Junction 18:50 PM Tuesday

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction once at;

Traction

As the route is yet to be fully electrified, it is hauled by an Itarsi-based WAP-7 locomotive from Gorakhpur up to . Then it is hauled by a Sabarmati-based WDP-4D locomotive for the remainder of the journey until Okha.

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