Kashi Vishwanath Express

Kashi Vishwanath Express is an Indian express train that runs between Banaras in Uttar Pradesh and New Delhi railway station.

Kashi Vishwanath Express

WDP4D of Tughlakabad about to haul Varanasi-bound Kashi Vishwanath Express at New Delhi railway station
Overview
Service type	Express
Current operator(s)	Indian Railways
Route
Start	New Delhi railway station (NDLS)
Stops	32
End	Banaras (BSBS)
Distance travelled	794 km (493 mi)
Average journey time	17 hours 5 minutes
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	14257 / 14258
On-board services
Class(es)	First AC, 2 Two Tier AC, 3 Tier AC, SL, General
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Yes
Observation facilities	Large windows
Technical
Rolling stock	7
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	46.47 km/h (28.88 mph) average with halts
Route map

The train is named after the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. Main towns along the way are Pratapgarh, Amethi, Rae Bareli, Lucknow, Hardoi, Bareilly, Moradabad, Amroha and Ghaziabad. It operates daily and covers a distance of 794 kilometres (493 mi). Kashi Vishwanath Express offers first A/C, second A/C, third A/C and sleeper-class coaches and pantry-car services. The Kashi Vishwanath Express is usually hauled by a WDP-4D locomotive. Its average running speed is very good.