Gorakhpur Mumbai Antyodaya Express is a weekly train which runs as train number 12597 from Gorakhpur Junction to Mumbai CSMT and as train number 12598 from Mumbai CSMT to Gorakhpur Junction. This train is operated by North Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways. It runs at an average speed of 60 km/h in both directions, covering in 27 hours.
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Antyodaya Express | ||||
| First service | 10 February 2015[1] | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Northern Eastern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Gorakhpur Junction (GKP) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) | ||||
| Stops | 11 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,699 km (1,056 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 28 hours | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12597 / 12598 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | UR/GEN' | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | No | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB-Antyodaya | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 54 km/h (34 mph) | ||||
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Till 22 April 2019, it was run as the Jan Sadharan Express with ICF coach and later 23 April 2019 it's upgraded to LHB coach and runs as the Antyodaya Express.[2]
Coaches
editThis train has 17 General Second class coaches and 2 luggage cars. Coaches can be increased or decreased to meet demand.
Service
editThe 12597 Gorakhpur Junction–Mumbai CSMT Antyodaya Express covers the distance of 1,699 km (1,056 mi) in 27 hours 50 mins (61 km/h) and in 29 hours 05 mins as the 12598 Mumbai CSMT–Gorakhpur Junction Antyodaya Express (60 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge due to unreserved coaches.
Traction
editBoth trains are hauled by a Bhusawal Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-4 locomotive on its entire journey.
Routing
editThis train runs via Khalilabad, Basti, Gonda Junction, Lucknow, Kanpur Central, Orai, Jhansi Junction, Bhopal Junction, Itarsi Junction, Bhusaval Junction, Kalyan Junction to reach Mumbai CSMT and vice versa.
Timing
edit- 12597 – Leaves Gorakhpur Junction every Tuesday at morning 8:30 hrs IST and reaches Mumbai CSMT on 2nd day at afternoon 12:20 hrs.
- 12598 – Leaves Mumbai CSMT every Wednesday at 13:30 hrs IST and reaches Gorakhpur Junction 2nd day at 18:35 hrs IST
References
edit- ^ "Railway Minister Flags off Three New Trains". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ^ "Jagran ePaper". epaper.jagran.com. Retrieved 22 May 2019.