Kushinagar Express

The Kushinagar SF Express is an Indian Railways train running between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai) and Gorakhpur. It is numbered as 22538/22537. The train is named after the town of Kushinagar, an important Buddhist pilgrim centre near Gorakhpur.

Kushinagar Express
Overview
Service typeMail/Express
LocaleMaharashtra, MP, UP
Current operator(s)Central Railways
Route
TerminiLokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)
Gorakhpur Junction (GKP)
Stops40
Distance travelled1,693 km (1,052 mi)
Average journey time30 hours 30 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)22538/ 22537
On-board services
Class(es)1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S
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 train takes nearly 30 hours to complete the distance of 1693 km.

Main stops

Locomotives

A Bhusawal-based WAP-7 electric loco powers the train for the entire up/down journey.

Coach composition

The 22538/22537 Kushinagar Express presently has 1 AC First Class, 2 AC 2 tier, 8 AC 3 tier, 5 Sleeper Class, 4 General Unreserved coaches, 2 EOG & 1 AC pantry car. As with most train services in India, coach composition ma

See also

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