Gorakhpur–Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express (via Basti)
Gorakhpur - Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express is a train of the Indian Railways connecting Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh and Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi to . It is currently being operated with 12595/12596 train numbers on tri-weekly basis. The share it rake with Gorakhpur - Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express (Via Basti). This is first Hamsafar Train. [1][2]
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 20 December 2016 |
| Current operator(s) | North Eastern Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Gorakhpur Junction (GKP) |
| Stops | 5 |
| End | Anand Vihar Terminal (AVNT) |
| Distance travelled | 770 km (478 mi) |
| Average journey time | 12 hours 50 mins |
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly[lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 12595 / 12596 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Yes |
| Other facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Humsafar |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 62 km/h (39 mph) |
Coach Composition
The trains is completely 3-tier AC sleeper trains designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. and will have announcement system as well, Vending machines for tea, coffee and milk, Bio toilets in compartments as well as CCTV cameras.
Service
It averages 62 km/hr as 12595 Humsafar Express starts on Tuesday and covering 770 km in 12 hrs 50 mins & 65 km/hr as 12596 Humsafar Express starts on Friday covering 770 km in 11 hrs 50 mins.
Stoppage
See also
Notes
- Runs thrice in a week for every direction.
References
- 12595/Gorakhpur - Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express (Via Basti)
- 12596/Anand Vihar Terminal - Gorakhpur Humsafar Express (Via Basti)
