Gorakhpur–Badshahnagar Intercity Express

Train in India

Gorakhpur Jn - Badshahnagar Intercity ExpressOverview

Service type| Express
First service| 8 November 2016; 8 years ago (2016-11-08)
Current operator(s)| Northern Eastern Railway
Route
Termini| Gorakhpur Junction
Badshahnagar
Stops| 12
Distance travelled| 335 km (208 mi)
Average journey time| 6 hours 27 mins
Service frequency| Daily
Train number(s)| 15069 / 15070
On-board services
Class(es)| CC, 2S, UR/GEN
Seating arrangements| Yes
Sleeping arrangements| Yes
Catering facilities| No
Baggage facilities| Yes
Technical
Rolling stock| ICF coach
Track gauge| 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed| 110 km/h (68 mph)

The 15069 / 15070 Gorakhpur Junction - Badshahnagar Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Gorakhpur Junction and Badshahnagar via Barhni in India.[1][2]

It operates as train number 15069 from Gorakhpur Junction to Badshahnagar and as train number 15070 in the reverse direction serving the states of Uttar Pradesh.

## Coaches

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The 15069 / 70 Gorakhpur Junction - Badshahnagar Intercity Express has 1 AC Chair Car, 1 AC third, 6 Non AC chair car, 4 general unreserved & 2 SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car coach.[3]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

## Service

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The 15069 Gorakhpur Junction \- Badshahnagar Intercity Express covers the distance of 335 km (208 mi) in 6 hours 05 mins (55 km/h) and in 6 hours 50 mins as the 15070 Badshahnagar \- Gorakhpur Junction Intercity Express (49 km/h).[4]

As the average speed of the train is equal than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

## Routing

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The 15069 / 15070 Gorakhpur Junction - Badshahnagar Intercity Express runs from Gorakhpur Junction via Barhni, Barabanki Junction to Badshahnagar.

## Traction

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As the route from Gonda to Gorakhpur via Barhni is not electrified, a Gonda Junction based WDP4D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

## References

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1. ^ [1], livehindustan.com, 26 May 2017
2. ^ "15069/Gorakhpur - Badshahnagar Intercity Express (Via Barhni) - Gorakhpur to Badshahnagar NER/North Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry". Indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
3. ^ [2], pib.nic.in, 31 December 2016
4. ^ [3], businessstandard.com, 10 November 2016

## External links

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* 15069 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
* 15070 Intercity Express at India Rail Info

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* Agra–Bhopal section
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* Jammu–Sialkot line

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* Northern Railway
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See also|

* Indian Railways
* Bholu (mascot)
* 1974 railway strike in India
* Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor

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