Gorakhpur–Panvel Express (via Barhni)

The Gorakhpur–Panvel Express is an Express train belonging to North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Gorakhpur Junction and Panvel Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 15065/15066 train numbers on a four days in a week basis.[1][2][3]

Gorakhpur–Panvel Express (via Barhni)
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service20 December 2016; 7 years ago (2016-12-20)
Current operator(s)Northern Eastern Railway
Route
TerminiGorakhpur Junction (GKP)
Panvel Junction (PNVL)
Stops8
Distance travelled1,746 km (1,085 mi)
Average journey time34h 50m
Service frequencyFour days [a]
Train number(s)15065/15066
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLHB 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 15065/Gorakhpur–Panvel Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 1746 km in 34h 50m. The 15066/Panvel–Gorakhpur Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 1746 km in 34h 50m.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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The train has LHB rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches:

  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 6 AC III Tier
  • 7 Sleeper coaches
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 Generator Car

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Gonda Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Gorakhpur to Gonda. From Gonda, train is hauled by a Valsad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive up till Panvel and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 15063/15064 Gorakhpur–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express (via Barhni) and 15067/15068 Gorakhpur–Bandra Terminus Express (via Barhni)

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs four days in a week for every direction.

References

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