Gorakhpur–Panvel Express (via Barhni)
Train in India
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The Gorakhpur–Panvel Express is an Express train belonging to North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Gorakhpur Junction and Panvel in India. It is currently being operated with 15065/15066 train numbers on a four days in a week basis.[1][2]
Panvel (PNVL)
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 20 December 2016 |
| Current operator | Northern Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Gorakhpur Junction (GKP) Panvel (PNVL) |
| Stops | 24 |
| Distance travelled | 1,746 km (1,085 mi) |
| Average journey time | 34h 50m |
| Service frequency | Four days [a] |
| Train number | 15065/15066 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | LHB coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 50 km/h (31 mph), including halts |
Service
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
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
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
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
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
Notes
- Runs four days in a week for every direction.
