Gorakhpur−Yesvantpur Express
The 12592 / 91 Yesvantpur - Gorakhpur Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Yesvantpur Junction and Gorakhpur Junction in India.[1]
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| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| First service | 1 October 1997 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | North Eastern Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Yesvantpur Junction | ||||
| Stops | 42 | ||||
| End | Gorakhpur Junction2,515 km (1,563 mi) | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12592 / 12591 | ||||
| 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 12592 from Yesvantpur Junction to Gorakhpur Junction and as train number 12591 in the reverse direction serving the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh.
Coaches
The 12592 / 91 Yesvantpur-Gorakhpur 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 carries 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 12592 Yesvantpur Junction - Gorakhpur Junction express covers the distance of 2,515 km (1,563 mi) in 45 hours 45 mins (55 km/hr) & in 45 hours 45 mins as the 12591 Gorakhpur Junction - Yesvantpur Junction (55 km/hr).[3]
As the average speed of the train is equal to 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 12592 / 91 runs from Yesvantpur Junction via Dharmavaram Junction, Guntakal Junction, Raichur, Secunderabad Junction, Balharshah Junction, Nagpur Junction, Itarsi Junction, Bhopal Junction, Jhansi Junction, Kanpur Central, Lucknow Charbagh, Gonda Junction to Gorakhpur Junction.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, a Lallaguda based WAP-7 pulls the train to its destination Gorakhpur Junction.
See also
References
External links
- 12592 Yesvantpur Gorakhpur Express at India Rail Info
- 12591 Gorakhpur Yesvantpur Express at India Rail Info