Gorakhpur–Nautanwa Express
The Gorakhpur - Nautanwa Express is an express train belonging to North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Gorakhpur Junction and Nautanwa in India. It is currently being operated with 15019/15020 train numbers on six days in a week basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Gorakhpur Junction (GKP) |
| Stops | 3 |
| End | Nautanwa (NTV) |
| Distance travelled | 82 km (51 mi) |
| Service frequency | Six days [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 15019/15020 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 31 km/h (19 mph), including halts |
Service
The 15019/Gorakhpur - Nautanwa Express has an average speed of 31 km/hr and covers 82 km in 2h 40m. The 15020/Nautanwa - Gorakhpur Express has an average speed of 35 km/hr and covers 82 km in 2h 20m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Gorakhpur Junction
- Peppeganj
- Anandnagar Junction
- Lachmipur
- Nautanwa
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 12 coaches:
- 10 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Gonda Loco Shed based WDM 3 or WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Gorakhpur to Nautanwa and vice versa.
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 15105/15106 Chhapra - Gorakhpur Intercity Express.
Notes
- Runs six days in a week for every direction.