Jaipur–Lucknow Express

Jaipur–Gomti Nagar Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service4 February 2014; 10 years ago (2014-02-04)}
Current operator(s)North Western Railway
Route
TerminiJaipur Junction (JP)
Gomti Nagar (GTNR)
Stops19
Distance travelled684 km (425 mi)
Average journey time14 hrs 25 mins
Service frequencyTri-weekly
Train number(s)19715 / 19716
On-board services
Class(es)AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts.

The 19715 / 19716 Jaipur–Gomti Nagar Express is an Express train belonging to North Western Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Jaipur Junction and Gomti Nagar in India.[1]

Background

This train was inaugurated on 4 February 2014 and became the direct train running between the two-state capitals of India and also it becomes the 13th train of Jaipur and Lucknow corridor.[2]

Service

The frequency of this train is weekly, it covers the distance of 674 km with an average speed of 50 km/h.[3]

Routes

This train passes through Bandikui Junction, Bharatpur Junction, Achhnera Junction, Mathura Junction, Kasganj Junction and Kanpur Central on both sides.

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination on both sides.[4]

References

  1. ^ North Western Railways, Retrieved 22 November 2019.
  2. ^ timesofindia.indiatimes.com, Retrieved 22 November 2019.
  3. ^ North Western Railways, Retrieved 22 November 2019
  4. ^ North Western Railways, Retrieved 22 November 2019