The 12531 / 12532 Gorakhpur–Lucknow Intercity Sf Express is a Superfast train belonging to Indian Railways North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Gorakhpur Junction and Lucknow Junction in India via Basti and Gonda Junction.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 24 December 2003 |
| Current operator(s) | North Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Gorakhpur Junction (GKP) Lucknow Junction (LJN) |
| Stops | 11 |
| Distance travelled | 276.8 km (172 mi) |
| Average journey time | 5 hours 30 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 12531 / 12532 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | CC, 2S, UR/GEN |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph)
Max speed 55 km/h (34 mph) average speed |
It operates as train number 12531 from Gorakhpur Junction to Lucknow Junction and as train number 12532 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Uttar Pradesh.[1]
Coaches
editThe 12531 / 12532 Gorakhpur Junction–Lucknow Junction Intercity Sf Express has 5 AC Chair Car, 10 Non-AC chair car, 6 general unreserved and 2 Generator cars. It does not carry a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. It has been LHB-fied by Northern Eastern Railway on 28 March 2019 to enhance safety, speed, reliability & comfortable journey. After revised structure it gets 2 generator cum luggage car, 10 non AC chair car, 5 AC chair car, 5 general unreserved class.[2]
Service
editThe 12531 Gorakhpur Junction–Lucknow Junction Intercity Sf Express covers the distance of 276.8 km (172 mi) in 5 hours 30 mins (55 km/h) & in 5 hours 30 mins as the 12532 Lucknow Junction–Gorakhpur Junction Intercity Sf Express (55 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is equal than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
editThe 12531 / 12532 Gorakhpur–Lucknow Intercity Sf Express runs from Gorakhpur Junction via Khalilabad, Basti, Babhnan, Mankapur Junction, Gonda Junction, Barabanki Junction, Badshahnagar to Lucknow Junction.
Traction
editAs the route is fully electrified, a Ghaziabad / Kanpur-based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
edit- ^ [1], jagran.com, 7 June 2017
- ^ "लखनऊ इंटरसिटी में आज से लगेंगे एलएचबी कोच- Amarujala". Amar Ujala. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
External links
edit- 12531 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 12532 Intercity Express at India Rail Info