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) |
| Average journey time | 12h 15m |
| 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 composition
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.
External links
- 15009/Gorakhpur–Sitapur Jn. Express India Rail Info
- 15010/Sitapur Jn.–Gorakhpur Express India Rail Info
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