Gorakhpur–Badshahnagar Intercity Express Explained

Gorakhpur Jn - Badshahnagar Intercity Express
Type:Express
Operator:Northern Eastern Railway
Stops:12
Distance:335km (208miles)
Journeytime:6 hours 27 mins
Frequency:Daily
Class:CC, 2S, UR/GEN
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No
Baggage:Yes
Stock:ICF coach
Trainnumber:15069 / 15070
Speed:110km/h

The 15069 / 15070 Gorakhpur Junction - Badshahnagar Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways North Eastern Railway zone that runs between and via in India.[1] [2]

It operates as train number 15069 from to and as train number 15070 in the reverse direction serving the states of Uttar Pradesh.

Coaches

The 15069 / 70 Gorakhpur Junction - Badshahnagar Intercity Express has 1 AC Chair Car, 1 AC third, 6 Non AC chair car, 4 general unreserved & 2 SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car coach.[3]

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 15069 - Intercity Express covers the distance of 335km (208miles) in 6 hours 05 mins (55 km/h) and in 6 hours 50 mins as the 15070 - Intercity Express (49 km/h).[4]

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

Routing

The 15069 / 15070 Gorakhpur Junction - Badshahnagar Intercity Express runs from via, to .

Traction

As the route from Gonda to Gorakhpur via Barhni is not electrified, a based WDP4D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.livehindustan.com/uttar-pradesh/lucknow/story-there-will-be-two-stations-of-pause-badshahnagar-gorakhpur-intercity-1111338.html
  2. Web site: 15069/Gorakhpur - Badshahnagar Intercity Express (Via Barhni) - Gorakhpur to Badshahnagar NER/North Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry. Indiarailinfo.com. 3 October 2019.
  3. http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=156044
  4. http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/minister-of-railways-flags-off-15069-15070-gorakhpur-badshahnagar-express-daily-116110801198_1.html