Gorakhpur–Yesvantpur Express Explained

Yesvantpur–Gorakhpur Express
Type:Superfast
Operator:North Eastern Railway zone
Stops:42
End:2515km (1,563miles)
Journey Time:45 hours 45 mins
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Yes
Stock:Standard Indian Railways coaches
Trainnumber:12592 / 12591
Speed:55km/h

The 12592 / 91 Yesvantpur–Gorakhpur Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways North Eastern Railway zone that runs between and in India.[1]

It operates as train number 12592 from Yesvantpur Junction to Gorakhpur Junction and as train number 12591 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh.

Coaches

The 12592 / 91 Yesvantpur–Gorakhpur Express has one AC 2-tier, four AC 3-tier, 11 sleeper class, four general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches and two high capacity parcel van coaches. It carries a pantry car.[2]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 12592 – express covers the distance of 2515km (1,563miles) in 45 hours 45 mins (55 km/h) and in 45 hours 45 mins as the 12591 Gorakhpur Junction–Yesvantpur Junction (55 km/h).[3]

As the average speed of the train is equal to 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 12592 / 91 runs from via,,,,,,,,,,,,,to .

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, a Lallaguda-based WAP-7 pulls the train to its destination Gorakhpur Junction.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.patrika.com/news/lucknow/lucknow-yashwantpur-super-fast-express-train-divided-into-two-parts-1609631/
  2. http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/Katra-Express-to-stop-at-Chittapur-from-October-1/article14579518.ece
  3. http://www.irfca.org/docs/ministers-trains.html