Gorakhpur–Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express (via Barhni)

The 12571/12572 Gorakhpur - Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express is a superfast express train of the Indian Railways connecting Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh and Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi. It is currently being operated with 12571/12572 train numbers on a twice weekly basis. It shares its rake with Gorakhpur - Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express (Via Basti). This is the first Hamsafar train.[2][3]

Gorakhpur - Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express (via Barhni)
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service16 December 2016; 7 years ago (2016-12-16)
Current operator(s)Northern Eastern Railways
Route
TerminiGorakhpur Junction (GKP)
Anand Vihar Terminal (AVNT)
Stops6
Distance travelled839 km (521 mi)
Average journey time13 hours 50 mins
Service frequencyWed, Fri, Sat, Sun [1]
Train number(s)12571 / 12572
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesYes
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Humsafar
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed60 km/h (37 mph)

Coach composition

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The train is completely composed of three-tier AC sleeper cars designed by Indian Railways with features of LED screen display to show information about stations, train speed etc. It has an announcement system; vending machines for tea, coffee and milk; bio toilets in compartments; and CCTV cameras.

Service

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It averages 61 km/h as 12571 Humsafar Express starts on Sunday and covering 839 km in 13 hrs 50 mins & 63 km/h as 12572 Humsafar Express starts on Monday covering 839 km in 13 hrs 15 mins.

Schedule

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Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
12571 GKP Gorakhpur 6:45 PM SUN WED FRI SAT Anand Vihar Terminal 8:50 AM MON THR SAT SUN
12572 ANVT Anand Vihar Terminal 8:00 PM SUN MON THU SAT Gorakhpur 9:35 AM MON TUE FRI SUN

Traction

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This train is hauled by WDP-4D of Gonda diesel loco shed from GKP to GD and from GD to ANVT it is hauled by Ghaziabad based WAP 7 electric locomotive and vice versa.

Stoppage

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See also

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Notes

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References

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  1. ^ "12595/Gorakhpur - Anand Vihar Terminal Humsafar Express (Via Basti) - Gorakhpur to Anand Vihar Terminal NER/North Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry".
  2. ^ Year End Review 2016
  3. ^ Minister of Railways Flags Off Country’s First Humsafar Train

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