Gorakhpur–Sitapur Express (via Barhni)
The 15009/15010 Gorakhpur - Sitapur Express is an express train belonging to North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Sitapur City Junction and Gorakhpur Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 15009/15010 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 14 September 2016 |
| Current operator(s) | North Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Gorakhpur Junction (GKP) |
| Stops | 20 |
| End | Sitapur City Junction (STP) |
| Distance travelled | 435 km (270 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 15009/15010 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| 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 | 41 km/h (25 mph), including halts |
Service
The 15009/Gorakhpur - Sitapur Express has an average speed of 36 km/hr and covers 435 km in 12h 15m.
The 15010/Sitapur - Gorakhpur Express has an average speed of 37 km/hr and covers 435 km in 11h 50m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF 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 Loco Shed based WDM 3A diesel locomotive from Gorakhpur to Sitapur and vice versa.
See also
Notes
- Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
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