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Kushinagar Superfast Express

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Kushinagar Express
Overview
Service typeMail/Express
LocaleMaharashtra, MP, UP
Current operator(s)Central Railways
Route
TerminiLokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)
Gorakhpur Junction (GKP)
Stops45
Distance travelled1,679 km (1,043 mi)
Average journey time32 hours 30 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)11015/ 11016
On-board services
Class(es)2A, 3A, SL, UR/GEN
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable (paid)
Observation facilitiesLarge Windows
Baggage facilitiesYes
Technical
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) average with halts
Route map
Kushinagar Express (Mumbai - Gorakhpur) route map

The Kushinagar Express is an Indian Railways train running between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai) and Gorakhpur. It is numbered as 11015/11016. The train is named after the town of Kushinagar, an important Buddhist pilgrim centre near Gorakhpur.

The train takes nearly 33 hours to complete the distance of 1679 km, .

Main stops

Locomotives

A Bhusaval based WAP 4 Electric Loco powers the train for the entire Up/Down journey.

Coach Composition

The 11015/11016 Kushinagar Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 2 AC 3 tier, 13 Sleeper Class, 3 General Unreserved coaches, 2 EOG & 1 AC Pantry Car. As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

See also