Gorakhpur–Panvel Express (via Barhni)
The Gorakhpur–Panvel Express is an express train belonging to North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Gorakhpur Junction and Panvel Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 15065/15066 train numbers on a four days in a week basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 20 December 2016 |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Gorakhpur Junction (GKP) |
| Stops | 8 |
| End | Panvel Junction (PNVL) |
| Distance travelled | 1,746 km (1,085 mi) |
| Average journey time | 34h 50m |
| Service frequency | Four days [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 15065/15066 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 50 km/h (31 mph), including halts |
Service
The 15065/Gorakhpur–Panvel Express has an average speed of 50 km/hr and covers 1746 km in 34h 50m. The 15066/Panvel–Gorakhpur Express has an average speed of 50 km/hr and covers 1746 km in 34h 50m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches :
- 2 AC III Tier
- 4 Sleeper Coaches
- 8 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Gonda Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Gorakhpur to Lucknow. From Lucknow, train is hauled by a Valsad Loco Shed-based WAM-4 electric locomotive up till Panvel and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 15063/15064 Gorakhpur–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express (via Barhni) and 15067/15068 Gorakhpur–Bandra Terminus Express (via Barhni)
Notes
- ↑ Runs four days in a week for every direction.
See also
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