Gorakhpur−Badshahnagar Intercity Express
The 15069 / 15070 Gorakhpur Junction - Badshahnagar Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Gorakhpur Junction and Badshahnagar in India.[1][2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Intercity |
| First service | 8 November 2016 |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Gorakhpur Junction |
| Stops | 12 |
| End | Badshahnagar |
| Distance travelled | 335 km (208 mi) |
| Average journey time | 6 hours 27 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 15069 / 15070 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | CC, 2S, UR/GEN |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
It operates as train number 15069 from Gorakhpur Junction to Badshahnagar and as train number 15070 in the reverse direction serving the states of Uttar Pradesh.
Coaches
The 15069 / 70 Gorakhpur Junction - Badshahnagar Intercity Express has 1 AC Chair Car, 1 AC third, 6 Non AC chair car, 4 general unreserved & 2 SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[3]
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 15069 Gorakhpur Junction - Badshahnagar Intercity Express covers the distance of 335 km (208 mi) in 6 hours 05 mins (55 km/hr) & in 6 hours 50 mins as the 15070 Badshahnagar - Gorakhpur Junction Intercity Express (49 km/hr).[4]
As the average speed of the train is equal than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 15069 / 15070 Gorakhpur Junction - Badshahnagar Intercity Express runs from Gorakhpur Junction via Barhni , Barabanki Junction to Badshahnagar.
Traction
As the route from Gonda to Gorakhpur via Barhni is not electrified, a Gonda Junction based WDP4D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
- , livehindustan.com, 26 May 2017
- "15069/Gorakhpur - Badshahnagar Intercity Express (Via Barhni) - Gorakhpur to Badshahnagar NER/North Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry". Indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- , pib.nic.in, 31 December 2016
- , businessstandard.com, 10 November 2016
External links
- 15069 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 15070 Intercity Express at India Rail Info