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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Gorakhdham Superfast Express
| name = Gorakhdham Superfast Express
| type =[[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]
| type =[[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]
| image =
| image =
| caption =
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| locale = [[Delhi]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Haryana]] and [[ Punjab]]
| locale = [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Delhi]], [[Haryana]] & [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2003|07|12}}
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2003|07|12}}
| last =
| last =
| operator = [[North Eastern Railway zone|North Eastern Railways]]
| operator = [[North Eastern Railway zone|North Eastern Railway]]
| start = {{stnlnk|Gorakhpur}} (GKP)
| start = {{stnlnk|Gorakhpur}} (GKP)
| stops = 13
| stops = 13
| end = {{stnlnk|Bhatinda Junction}} (BTI)
| end = {{stnlnk|Bathinda}} (BTI)
| distance = {{convert|969|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|969|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime= 16 hrs 55 mins
| journeytime = 16 hrs 55 mins
| frequency = Daily
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC 1st Class<br>AC 2 Tier<br>AC 3 Tier<br>Sleeper class<br>Unreserved
| class = AC First, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering
| catering = On-board catering, <br/> E-catering
| observation = Large windows
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =Yes
| entertainment =
| baggage =Yes
| baggage = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| other facilities=
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} <br> [[broad gauge]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} <br/> [[Broad Gauge]]
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| trainnumber = 12555 / 12556
| trainnumber = 12555 / 12556
| speed = {{convert|64|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average with halts
| speed = {{convert|64|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
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The 12555 / 12556 '''Gorakhdham Express''' is a daily [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] class train service of [[Indian Railways]], which runs between the cities of [[Gorakhpur]] and [[Bathinda(city)|Bathinda]] via Basti station, state capital of [[Uttar Pradesh]]; [[Lucknow Charbagh railway station|Lucknow]], city of {{stnlnk|Kanpur}} and national capital {{stnlnk|New Delhi}}. <br/> It is considered one of the important trains of [[North Eastern Railway zone|North Eastern Railway]] and Indian Railways as well.
The 12555 / 12556 '''Gorakhdham Superfast Express''' is a daily [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] class train service of [[Indian Railways]], which runs between the cities of [[Gorakhpur]] and [[Bathinda(city)|Bathinda]] via Basti station, state capital of [[Uttar Pradesh]]; [[Lucknow Charbagh railway station|Lucknow]], city of {{stnlnk|Kanpur}} and national capital {{stnlnk|New Delhi}}. <br/> It is considered one of the important trains of [[North Eastern Railway zone|North Eastern Railway]] and Indian Railways as well.
Recently the train is running with the new [[LHB coach|LHB rakes]].
Recently the train is running with the new [[LHB coach|LHB rakes]].


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==History==
==History==
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Earlier this train used to run combined with [[Vaishali Express]] between {{stnlnk|Gorakhpur Junction}} & New Delhi. <br/> Independent operation of this train was demanded and Indian Railways foresaw the possibility of this. [[North Eastern Railway zone|North Eastern Railway]] was assigned with the responsibility of presenting report on the practicality of this train. Project report was presented before the Railway Board and it was allowed. <br/>
Earlier this train used to run combined with [[Vaishali Express]] between {{stnlnk|Gorakhpur Junction}} & New Delhi. <br/> Independent operation of this train was demanded and Indian Railways foresaw the possibility of this. [[North Eastern Railway zone|North Eastern Railway]] was assigned with the responsibility of presenting report on the practicality of this train. Project report was presented before the Railway Board and it was allowed. <br/>
Hence in the year of 1998, Gorakhdham Express commenced its first independent operation from Gorakhpur Junction to New Delhi as an express train having bi-weekly frequency. Soon after its first journey, this train was extended up to {{stnlnk|Rohtak Junction}}, it was declared [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] and its frequency was made daily service.<br/>
Hence in the year of 1998, Gorakhdham Express commenced its first independent operation from Gorakhpur Junction to New Delhi as an express train having bi-weekly frequency. Soon after its first journey, this train was extended up to {{stnlnk|Rohtak Junction}}, it was declared [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] and its frequency was made daily service.<br/>
Few months later this train was again extended to {{stnlnk|Bhiwani Junction}} and this train operated between Gorakhpur Junction & Bhiwani Junction via New Delhi. <br/>
Few months later this train was again extended to {{stnlnk|Bhiwani Junction}} and this train operated between Gorakhpur Junction & Bhiwani Junction via New Delhi. <br/>
Again after few years of service this train was extended till {{stnlnk|Hisar Junction}} and recently extended upto {{stnlnk|Bhatinda Junction}} then this train operates between Gorakhpur Junction & Bhatinda Junction from 14 July 2022.
Again after few years of service this train was extended till {{stnlnk|Hisar Junction}} and recently extended up to {{stnlnk|Bhatinda Junction}} then this train operates between Gorakhpur Junction & Bhatinda Junction from 14 July 2022.


This is the first [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train of Bhatinda Junction.
This is the first [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train of Bhatinda Junction.
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==Route & halts==
==Route & halts==
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* '''{{stnlnk|Gorakhpur Junction}}'''
* '''{{stnlnk|Gorakhpur Junction}}'''
* {{stnlnk|Khalilabad}}
* {{stnlnk|Khalilabad}}
* {{stnlnk|Basti}}
* {{stnlnk|Basti}}
* {{stnlnk|Babhnan}}
* {{stnlnk|Gonda Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Gonda Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Barabanki Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Barabanki Junction}}
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* {{stnlnk|Hisar Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Hisar Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Sirsa}}
* {{stnlnk|Sirsa}}
* '''{{stnlnk|Bhatinda Junction}}'''
* '''{{stnlnk|Bathinda Junction}}'''


==Schedule==
==Schedule==
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==Accommodation==
==Accommodation==
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This train consists of 22 coaches – 4 Sleeper coaches, 10 3rd Air-Conditioned coaches, 2 2nd Ac coaches 1 1st Ac coach & 3 Unreserved coaches and 1 EOG. <br/>
This train consists of 22 coaches – 4 Sleeper coaches, 10 3rd Air-Conditioned coaches, 2 2nd Ac coaches 1 1st Ac coach & 3 Unreserved coaches and 1 EOG. <br/>
13 Air-Conditioned coaches consists of 1 First Class, 2 Second Class & 10 Third Class coaches.
13 Air-Conditioned coaches consists of 1 First Class, 2 Second Class & 10 Third Class coaches.


==Management==
==Management==
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This train is owned, operated & maintained by [[Lucknow NER railway division|Lucknow division]] of [[North Eastern Railway zone]] of Indian Railways. <br/>Being prioritized & important train, North Eastern Railway Headquarters Gorakhpur Junction itself monitors this train for better quality & services. <br/>
This train is owned, operated & maintained by [[Lucknow NER railway division|Lucknow division]] of [[North Eastern Railway zone]] of Indian Railways. <br/>Being prioritized & important train, North Eastern Railway Headquarters Gorakhpur Junction itself monitors this train for better quality & services. <br/>
This train is one of the most important trains of Hissar, as well as of Gorakhpur Junction.
This train is one of the most important trains of Hissar, as well as of Gorakhpur Junction.


==Locomotive==
==Traction==
It is hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Ajni|Ajni]] / [[Electric Loco Shed, Kalyan|Kalyan]]-based [[WAP-7]] locomotive between Gorakhpur Junction & Hisar Junction and vice versa.
It is hauled by a [[Gonda Junction railway station|Gonda Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive between Gorakhpur Junction & Bathinda Junction and vice versa.


==Accidents==
==Accidents==

Latest revision as of 08:18, 22 October 2024

Gorakhdham Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
LocaleUttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana & Punjab
First service12 July 2003; 21 years ago (2003-07-12)
Current operator(s)North Eastern Railway
Route
TerminiGorakhpur (GKP)
Bathinda (BTI)
Stops13
Distance travelled969 km (602 mi)
Average journey time16 hrs 55 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12555 / 12556
On-board services
Class(es)AC First, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Broad Gauge
Operating speed64 km/h (40 mph) average including halts.

The 12555 / 12556 Gorakhdham Superfast Express is a daily Superfast Express class train service of Indian Railways, which runs between the cities of Gorakhpur and Bathinda via Basti station, state capital of Uttar Pradesh; Lucknow, city of Kanpur and national capital New Delhi.
It is considered one of the important trains of North Eastern Railway and Indian Railways as well. Recently the train is running with the new LHB rakes.

Overview

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This train is named after Guru Gorakhnath. Gorakhdham means Place of Guru Gorakhnath.
It is ISO 9001:2015 certified train of Indian Railways.
Cleanliness and safety of passengers is the first motive of this train. This train is claimed[by whom?] to have cleanest and hygienic accommodation and toilets among the trains plying on the same route.
Regular security inspection of train is performed on-board by police personnel. Sniffer dogs inspect the train before the commencement of journey from Gorakhpur Junction.
On-board housekeeping service regularly & on-demand cleans the toilets and coaches with feedback authorization from passengers.

Train got LHB coach from 14 March 2019.

History

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Earlier this train used to run combined with Vaishali Express between Gorakhpur Junction & New Delhi.
Independent operation of this train was demanded and Indian Railways foresaw the possibility of this. North Eastern Railway was assigned with the responsibility of presenting report on the practicality of this train. Project report was presented before the Railway Board and it was allowed.
Hence in the year of 1998, Gorakhdham Express commenced its first independent operation from Gorakhpur Junction to New Delhi as an express train having bi-weekly frequency. Soon after its first journey, this train was extended up to Rohtak Junction, it was declared Superfast Express and its frequency was made daily service.
Few months later this train was again extended to Bhiwani Junction and this train operated between Gorakhpur Junction & Bhiwani Junction via New Delhi.
Again after few years of service this train was extended till Hisar Junction and recently extended up to Bhatinda Junction then this train operates between Gorakhpur Junction & Bhatinda Junction from 14 July 2022.

This is the first Superfast Express train of Bhatinda Junction.

Facilities

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This train has facility of E-catering [1] for providing food from Domino's Pizza etc. & on-board catering, for providing snacks, foods, tea/coffee, beverages.
On-demand housekeeping service is provided, which maintains the cleanness of coaches, as well as of toilets.

Route & halts

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Schedule

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Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
12555 GKP Gorakhpur Junction 4:35 PM Daily Bathinda Junction 12:40 PM (Daily) next day
12556 BTI Bathinda Junction 2:00 PM Daily Gorakhpur Junction 9:45 AM (Daily) next day

Accommodation

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This train consists of 22 coaches – 4 Sleeper coaches, 10 3rd Air-Conditioned coaches, 2 2nd Ac coaches 1 1st Ac coach & 3 Unreserved coaches and 1 EOG.
13 Air-Conditioned coaches consists of 1 First Class, 2 Second Class & 10 Third Class coaches.

Management

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This train is owned, operated & maintained by Lucknow division of North Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Being prioritized & important train, North Eastern Railway Headquarters Gorakhpur Junction itself monitors this train for better quality & services.
This train is one of the most important trains of Hissar, as well as of Gorakhpur Junction.

Traction

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It is hauled by a Gonda Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive between Gorakhpur Junction & Bathinda Junction and vice versa.

Accidents

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In dense fog on 2 January 2010, the Gorakhdham Express and Prayagraj Express collided near the Panki railway station in Kanpur, about 60 miles (100 kilometers) southwest of Lucknow. Ten people died and about 51 were injured.[2]

On 26 May 2014, it rammed into a stationary goods train near Khalilabad station in Sant Kabir Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh, on its way to Gorakhpur.[3] More than 40 people were killed and over 150 were injured.

In 2004, the train hit a truck which was standing on tracks. Luckily the truck was driverless.

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  • HA1 coach of Gorakhdham Express
    HA1 coach of Gorakhdham Express
  • Sleeper coach of the train
    Sleeper coach of the train
  • AC 3 Tier, B2 coach of the train
    AC 3 Tier, B2 coach of the train

References

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  1. ^ "Order Food Online on Train | Quick & Tasty Food Delivery in Train".
  2. ^ "At least 10 killed in train crashes in northern India". Reuters. 2 January 2010. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  3. ^ "Gorakhdham Express derails in Sant Kabir Nagar UP killing at least 6". IANS. news.biharprabha.com. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
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  • [1] Indian Railways
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