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{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name =  Ratnagiri Superfast Express
| name = Gorakhpur Superfast express (formerly known as Ratnagiri Superfast Express)
| image =  
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| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Lokmanya Tilak Terminus }} (LTT)
| start = {{stnlnk|Lokmanya Tilak Terminus }} (LTT)
| stops = 15
| stops = 18
| end = {{stnlnk|Gorakhpur Junction }} (GKP)
| end = {{stnlnk|Gorakhpur Junction }} (GKP)
| distance = {{convert|1478|km|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|1707|km|abbr=on}}
| journeytime =  25 hours 42 minutes
| journeytime =  29 hours 50 minutes
| frequency = Three days{{efn|Runs three days in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Three days{{efn|Runs three days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
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== Service==
== Service==


The 12165/Ratnagiri Superfast Express has an average speed of 57 km/hr and covers 1478 km in 25 hrs 42 mins. 12166/Ratnagiri Superfast Express has an average speed of 59 km/hr and covers 1294 km in 25 hrs 10 mins.
The 12165/Gorakhpur SF Express has an average speed of 57 km/hr and covers 1707 km in 29 hrs 50 mins. 12166/Gorakhpur SF Express has an average speed of 59 km/hr and covers 1707 km in 29 hrs 30 mins.


== Route and halts ==
== Route and halts ==
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* {{stnlnk|Katni Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Katni Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Satna Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Satna Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Allahabad Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Janghai Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Bhadohi}}
* {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}
* Mau Junction
* {{stnlnk|Mau Junction}}
* Deoria Sadar
* {{Stnlnk|Deoria Sadar}}
* Gorakhpur Junction
* {{stnlnk|Gorakhpur Junction}}


==Coach composition==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard [[LHB coaches|ICF rakes]] with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 24 coaches:
The train has modern [[LHB coaches]] with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:


* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 3 AC III Tier
* 4 AC III Tier
* 13 sleeper coaches
* 11 sleeper coaches
* 4 general
* 3 general
* 1 pantry car
* 1 pantry car
* 2 second-class luggage/parcel vans
* 1 general cum brake van
* 1 EOG
 
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==Traction==
==Traction==
Ratnagiri Superfast Express is mostly hauled by [[Electric Loco Shed, Itarsi|Itarsi]]-based [[WAP-4]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Bhusawal|Bhusawal]]-based [[WAM-4/6P]] to [[Itarsi]]. From Itarsi, it is hauled by Itarasi-based [[WDP-4]] diesel locomotive up to [[Allahabad]]. From Allahabad the train is hauled by [[Electric Loco Shed, Jhansi|Jhansi]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive til [[Varanasi]] and vice versa.
Gorakhpur Express is mostly hauled by [[Electric Loco Shed, Kalyan|Kalyan]]-based [[WAP-7]], From Prayagraj Junction the train is hauled by [[Electric Loco Shed, Gaziabad|Gaziabad]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive til [[Gorakhpur]] and vice versa.


== Direction reversal==
== Direction reversal==
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The train reverses its direction two times:
The train reverses its direction two times:


* {{stnlnk|Allahabad Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Junction}}


== Rake sharing ==
== Rake sharing ==


This train shares its rake with 11073/11074 [[Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–MGR Chennai Central Weekly Express]].
This train shares its rake with 22179/22180 [[Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–MGR Chennai Central Weekly Express]].


== See also ==
== See also ==

Latest revision as of 15:55, 17 June 2022

Gorakhpur Superfast express (formerly known as Ratnagiri Superfast Express)
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
Current operator(s)Central Railway zone
Route
StartLokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)
Stops18
EndGorakhpur Junction (GKP)
Distance travelled1,707 km (1,061 mi)
Average journey time29 hours 50 minutes
Service frequencyThree days[lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)12165/12166
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed59 km/h (37 mph)

Ratnagiri Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Maharashtra and Gorakhpur Junction of Uttar Pradesh. It is currently being operated with 12165/12166 train numbers on a three-day a week basis.[1][2]

Service[edit]

The 12165/Gorakhpur SF Express has an average speed of 57 km/hr and covers 1707 km in 29 hrs 50 mins. 12166/Gorakhpur SF Express has an average speed of 59 km/hr and covers 1707 km in 29 hrs 30 mins.

Route and halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit]

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

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 11 sleeper coaches
  • 3 general
  • 1 pantry car
  • 1 general cum brake van
  • 1 EOG
Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
BSicon LDER.svg DL1 D3 A1 B4 B3 B2 B1 PC S11 S10 S9 S8 S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 D2 D1 EOG

Traction[edit]

Gorakhpur Express is mostly hauled by Kalyan-based WAP-7, From Prayagraj Junction the train is hauled by Gaziabad-based WAP-7 electric locomotive til Gorakhpur and vice versa.

Direction reversal[edit]

The train reverses its direction two times:

Rake sharing[edit]

This train shares its rake with 22179/22180 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–MGR Chennai Central Weekly Express.

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Runs three days in a week for every direction.

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Temporary Stoppage of Express Trains
  2. ↑ Temporary halt of BSB-LTT at Katni Station


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