The Asansol–Gorakhpur Express is an Express train belonging to Eastern Railway zone that runs between Asansol Junction and Gorakhpur Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 13507/13508 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3][4]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 1 October 2011 |
| Current operator(s) | Eastern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Asansol Junction (ASN) Gorakhpur Junction (GKP) |
| Stops | 13 |
| Distance travelled | 643 km (400 mi) |
| Average journey time | 13h 35m |
| Service frequency | Weekly [a] |
| Train number(s) | 13507/13508 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 1 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 48 km/h (30 mph), including halts |
Service
editThe 13507/Asansol–Gorakhpur Express has an average speed of 47 km/h (29 mph) and covers the 643 km (400 mi) distance in 13:35 hours. The 13508/Gorakhpur–Asansol Express takes 14:20 hours for the reverse journey, at an average speed of 45 km/h (28 mph).
Route and stops
editThe important stops of the train are:
Coach composite
editThe train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches:
- 1 AC III tier
- 7 sleeper coaches
- 6 general
- 2 Seating cum luggage rake
Traction
editBoth trains are hauled by an Asansol Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Gorakhpur to Asansol and back.
Rake sharing
editThe train shares its rake with 13509/13510 Asansol–Gonda Express.
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.
References
editExternal links
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