Gorakhpur−Secunderabad Express
The 12590 / 89 Secunderabad Junction - Gorakhpur Junction Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Secunderabad Junction and Gorakhpur Junction in India.[1]
12590 Secunderabad - Gorakhpur Superfast Express | |||||
Overview | |||||
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Service type | Superfast | ||||
First service | 1 January 1991 | ||||
Current operator(s) | North Eastern Railway zone | ||||
Route | |||||
Start | Secunderabad Junction | ||||
Stops | 42 | ||||
End | Gorakhpur Junction | ||||
Distance travelled | 1,830 km (1,137 mi) | ||||
Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
Train number(s) | 12590 / 12589 | ||||
On-board services | |||||
Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved | ||||
Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
Technical | |||||
Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches | ||||
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) | ||||
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It operates as train number 12590 from Secunderabad Junction to Gorakhpur Junction and as train number 12589 in the reverse direction serving the states of Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh.
Coaches
The 12590 / 89 Express has one AC 2-tier, four AC 3-tier, 11 sleeper class, four general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches and two high capacity parcel van coaches. It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]
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 12590 Secunderabad Junction - Gorakhpur Junction express covers the distance of 1,830 km (1,137 mi) in 32 hours 35 mins (56 km/hr) & in 32 hours 00 mins as the 12589 Gorakhpur Junction - Secunderabad Junction (57 km/hr).[3]
As the average speed of the train is equal to 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 12590 / 89 Secunderabad Gorakhpur Express runs from Secunderabad Junction via Kazipet Junction, Nagpur Junction, Itarsi Junction, Jhansi Junction, Lucknow Charbagh to Gorakhpur Junction.[4]
Traction
As the route is electrified, an Lallaguda based WAP-4 pulls the train for its entire journey.
See also
References
External links
- 12590 Secunderabad Gorakhpur Express at India Rail Info
- 12589 Gorakhpur Secunderabad Express at India Rail Info