Kushinagar Superfast Express

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Kushinagar Superfast Express
Overview
Service type Superfast
Locale Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh
First service1 May 1972;52 years ago (1972-05-01)
Current operator(s) North Eastern Railway
Route
Termini Mumbai LTT (LTT)
Gorakhpur (GKP)
Stops43
Distance travelled1,680 km (1,044 mi)
Average journey time30 hours 25 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)22537 / 22538
On-board services
Class(es) AC first, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stock LHB coach
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph) average with halts.
Route map
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The 22537 / 22538 Kushinagar Superfast 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.

Contents

The train takes nearly 30 hours to complete the distance of 1693 km.

Route & halts

Traction

It is hauled by a Kalyan Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Coach composition

The 22538/22537 Kushinagar Express presently has 1 AC First Class, 3 AC 2 tier, 9 AC 3 tier, 4 Sleeper Class, 2 General Unreserved coaches, 1 EOG, 1 AC pantry car & 1 SLR coach.

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

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