Ratnagiri Superfast Express
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Gorakhpur Superfast express (formerly known as Ratnagiri Superfast Express)
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| type = Superfast Express
| locale =
| first =
| last =
| operator = Central Railway zone
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Lokmanya Tilak Terminus }} (LTT)
| stops = 18
| end = {{stnlnk|Gorakhpur Junction }} (GKP)
| distance = {{convert|1707|km|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 29 hours 50 minutes
| frequency = Three days{{efn|Runs three days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = Yes
| observation =
| entertainment = No
| baggage = Below the seats
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| stock = 2
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
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| trainnumber = 12165/12166
| speed = {{cvt|59|km/h}}
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Ratnagiri Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train of the Indian Railways connecting {{stnlnk|Lokmanya Tilak Terminus}} in Maharashtra and {{stnlnk|Gorakhpur Junction}} of Uttar Pradesh. It is currently being operated with 12165/12166 train numbers on a three-day-a-week basis.[http://wcr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3387&did=1456895606160666D12141201B827FC0913219352C0A0.web91 Temporary Stoppage of Express Trains][http://www.cr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3384&did=145769061963776E047017E0B0D295FF54091ED0CA1DA.web91 Temporary halt of BSB-LTT at Katni Station]
Service
The 12165/Gorakhpur SF Express has an average speed of 57km/h and covers 1707km in 29 hrs 50 mins. 12166/Gorakhpur SF Express has an average speed of 59km/h and covers 1707km in 29 hrs 30 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Lokmanya Tilak Terminus}}
- {{stnlnk|Thane}}
- {{stnlnk|Kalyan Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Kasara}}
- {{stnlnk|Igatpuri}}
- {{stnlnk|Nasik Road}}
- {{stnlnk|Manmad Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Jalgaon Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Jabalpur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Katni Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Satna Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Janghai Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Bhadohi}}
- {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Mau Junction}}
- {{Stnlnk|Deoria Sadar}}
- {{stnlnk|Gorakhpur Junction}}
Coach composition
The train has modern LHB coaches and runs at the max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 LHB coaches:
- 2 AC II Tier
- 6 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper Coaches
- 3 General
- 1 Pantry Car
- 1 General cum Brake van
- 1 EOG
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Traction
Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction two times:
- {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Junction}}
Rake sharing
This train shares its rake with 22179/22180 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–MGR Chennai Central Weekly Express.
See also
Notes
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1722 12165/Ratnagiri Superfast Express]
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/varanasi-mumbai-ltt-ratnagiri-sf-express-12166/232/334/466 12166/Ratnagiri Superfast Express]