Barauni–Gondia Express

The 15231 / 15232 Barauni–Gondia Express is an express train belonging to East Central Railway zone that runs between Barauni Junction and Gondia Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 15231/15232 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2]

Barauni – Gondia Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service25 December 2013 (2013-12-25)
Current operator(s)East Central Railway
Route
TerminiBarauni Junction (BJU)
Gondia Junction (G)
Stops32
Distance travelled1,524 km (947 mi)
Average journey time32h 25m
Service frequencyDaily [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)15231 / 15232
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed46 km/h (29 mph) average including halts

Service

The 15231/Barauni–Gondia Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 1524 km in 32h 50m. The 15232/Gondia–Barauni Express has an average speed of 43 km/h and covers 1524 km in 35h 30m.

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 9 Sleeper coaches
  • 7 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Route & Halts

Traction

It is hauled by a Samastipur based WAP-4 electric locomotive from end to end.

See also

Notes

  1. Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References


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