Gorakhpur–Lucknow Intercity Express
The 12531 / 12532 Gorakhpur Junction - Lucknow Junction Intercity Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Gorakhpur Junction and Lucknow Junction in India via Basti and Gonda Junction.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Intercity |
| First service | 13 February 2010 |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Gorakhpur Junction (GKP) |
| Stops | 10 |
| End | Lucknow Junction (LJN) |
| Distance travelled | 277 km (172 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 12531 / 12532 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | CC, 2S, UR/GEN |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | 25 kV AC, Overhead catenary |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
It operates as train number 12531 from Gorakhpur Junction to Lucknow Junction and as train number 12532 in the reverse direction serving the states of Uttar Pradesh.[1]
Coaches
The 12531 / 32 Gorakhpur Junction - Lucknow Junction Intercity Express has Five AC Chair Car, ten Non AC chair car, six general unreserved & two Generator cars. It does not carry a pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. It has been LHBfied by Northern Eastern Railway on 28 March 2019 to enhance safety, speed, reliability & comfortable journey. After revised structure it gets 2 generator cum luggage car, 10 non AC chair car, 5 AC chair car, 5 general unreserved class.[2]
Service
The 12531 Gorakhpur Junction - Lucknow Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 277 km (172 mi) in 5 hours 00 mins (55 km/hr) & in 5 hours 00 mins as the 12532 Lucknow Junction - Gorakhpur Junction Intercity Express (55 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is equal than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 12531 / 12532 Gorakhpur Junction - Lucknow Junction Intercity Express runs from Gorakhpur Junction via Khalilabad, Basti, Babhnan,Mankapur,Gonda Junction,, colenganj,Jarwal Road, Barabanki Junction , badshahnagar to Lucknow Junction.
Traction
As the route is electrified, a Ghaziabad based WAP-5 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
- , jagran.com, 7 June 2017
- "लखनऊ इंटरसिटी में आज से लगेंगे एलएचबी कोच- Amarujala". Amar Ujala. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
External links
- 12531 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 12532 Intercity Express at India Rail Info