Kushinagar Superfast Express Explained

Kushinagar Superfast Express
Type:Superfast
Locale:Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh
Operator:North Eastern Railway
Start:Mumbai LTT (LTT)
Stops:43
End: (GKP)
Distance:1680km (1,040miles)
Journeytime:30 hours 25 minutes
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC first, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:Available
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Available
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:22537 / 22538
Speed:55km/h average with halts.

The 22537 / 22538 Kushinagar Superfast Express is an Indian Railways train running between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai) and Gorakhpur. It is numbered as 22538/22537. The train is named after the town of Kushinagar, an important Buddhist pilgrim centre near Gorakhpur.

The train takes nearly 30 hours to complete the distance of 1693 km.

Route & halts

Traction

It is hauled by a Kalyan Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Coach composition

The 22538/22537 Kushinagar Express presently has 1 AC First Class, 3 AC 2 tier, 9 AC 3 tier, 4 Sleeper Class, 2 General Unreserved coaches, 1 EOG, 1 AC pantry car & 1 SLR coach.

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

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