Gorakhpur–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express (via Barhni)

The Gorakhpur–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express is an express train belonging to North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Gorakhpur Junction and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in India. It is currently being operated with 15063/15064 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Gorakhpur–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express (via Barhni)
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service26 December 2016; 7 years ago (2016-12-26)
Current operator(s)Northern Eastern Railway
Route
TerminiGorakhpur Junction (GKP)
Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)
Stops21
Distance travelled1,746 km (1,085 mi)
Average journey time34h 50m
Service frequencyWeekly [a]
Train number(s)15063/15064
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed50 km/h (31 mph), including halts

Service

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The 15063/Gorakhpur–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 1746 km in 34h 50m. The 15064/Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Gorakhpur Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 1746 km in 33h 25m.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

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The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches:

  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 4 Sleeper Coaches
  • 8 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Gonda Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Gorakhpur to Lucknow. From Lucknow, train is hauled by a Valsad Loco Shed-based WAM-4 electric locomotive uptil Kurla and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 15065/15066 Gorakhpur–Panvel Express (via Barhni) and 15067/15068 Gorakhpur–Bandra Terminus Express (via Barhni).

Notes

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  1. ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

See also

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References

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