Gorakhpur–Mailani Express

Gorakhpur-izzatnagar Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service14 September 2016 (2016-09-14)
Current operatorNorth Eastern Railway
Route
TerminiGorakhpur (GKP)
izzatnagar (izn)
Stops26
Distance travelled659 km (409 mi)
Average journey time14 hours 30 minutes
Service frequencyDaily.[a]
Train number15009 / 15010
On-board services
ClassesAC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesE-catering only
Observation facilitiesLargest windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed41 km/h (25 mph) average including halts.

The 15009 / 15010 Gorakhpur–Izzatnagar Express is an Express train belonging to North Eastern Railway zone that runs between izzatnagar railway station and Gorakhpur Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 15009/15010 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2]

Service

The 15009/Gorakhpur–Izzatnagar Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 649 km in 14.5h.

The 15010/Izzatnagar–Gorakhpur Express has an average speed of 37 km/h and covers 649 km in 14.5h.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches:

  • 1 AC III Tier
  • 5 Sleeper coaches
  • 8 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Gonda or Izzatnagar Loco Shed-based WAP-7 Electric locomotive from Gorakhpur to Izzatnagar and vice versa.

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References