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Varanasi–Gonda Intercity Express

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Varanasi Jn- Bahraich Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service25 January 2011; 13 years ago (2011-01-25)
Current operator(s)Northern Railway
Route
TerminiVaranasi Junction (BSB)
Bahraich (BRK)
Stops15
Distance travelled255 km (158 mi)
Average journey time6h 0m
Service frequencyDaily [a]
Train number(s)14213/14214
On-board services
Class(es)CC, UR/GEN
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
E-Catering
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesYes
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph)

The Varanasi - Gonda Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between Gonda Junction and Varanasi Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 14213/14214 train numbers on a daily basis.[1]

Service

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The 14213/Varanasi - Gonda Intercity Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 255 km in 6h. 14214/Gonda - Varanasi Intercity Express has an average speed of 38 km/h and covers 255 km in 6h 45m.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

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The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 10 coaches:

  • 1 Chair Car
  • 7 General
  • 2 SLR

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Lucknow Loco Shed based WDM3D diesel locomotive from Gonda to Varanasi and vice versa.

Direction Reversal

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Train Reverses its direction 2 times:

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs two days in a week for every direction.
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References

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  1. ^ "Train cancelled till 28 february". Total Train Info. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 15 February 2019.