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]
.jpg) 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 | |||||
| Termini | Secunderabad Junction Gorakhpur Junction | ||||
| Stops | 42 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,830 km (1,137 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 32 hours 17 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12590 / 12589 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 1 tier, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Yes | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large Window | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB 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 edit
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.[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 edit
The 12590 Secunderabad Junction–Gorakhpur Junction Express covers the distance of 1,830 km (1,137 mi) in 32 hours 35 mins (56 km/h) and in 32 hours 00 mins as the 12589 Gorakhpur Junction–Secunderabad Junction (57 km/h).[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 edit
The 12590 / 89 Secunderabad–Gorakhpur Express runs from Secunderabad Junction via Kazipet Junction, Nagpur Junction, Itarsi Junction, Jhansi Junction, Lucknow Charbagh, Basti, to Gorakhpur Junction.[4]
Traction edit
As the route is electrified, an Lallaguda-based WAP-4 pulls the train for its entire journey.
See also edit
References edit
External links edit
- 12590 Secunderabad Gorakhpur Express at India Rail Info
- 12589 Gorakhpur Secunderabad Express at India Rail Info