Gorakhpur–Secunderabad Express

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Secunderabad Junction–Gorakhpur Junction Express
12590 Secunderabad–Gorakhpur Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First service1 January 1991; 33 years ago (1991-01-01)
Current operator(s)North Eastern Railway zone
Route
TerminiSecunderabad Junction
Gorakhpur Junction
Stops42
Distance travelled1,830 km (1,137 mi)
Average journey time32 hours 17 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)12590 / 12589
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1 tier, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes
Observation facilitiesLarge Window
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph)
Route map
(Secunderabad–Gorakhpur) Express route map

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]

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]

  1. ^ [1], jagran.com, 15 May 2017
  2. ^ [2], jagran.com, 8 April 2017
  3. ^ [3], palpalindia.com, 29 November 2016
  4. ^ [4], irfca.org, Retrieved 21 June 2017

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