Indian Railways has announced the introduction of a special express train between Delhi and Gorakhpur in order to accommodate the increasing demand for travel between the two cities. According to the statement, the Northern Railway is all set to run 32 trips of Delhi Junction-Gorakhpur Special Express trains till September 1.
The special train, numbered 04494/04493, will operate between Delhi Junction (Delhi Jn.) and Gorakhpur Junction (Gorakhpur). This decision comes in response to the extra rush of passengers and aims to provide enhanced convenience during the specified period.
“It is notified for the information of the general public that for the convenience of the rail passengers and to clear extra rush, Railways have decided to run special train between Delhi Jn. – Gorakhpur…” the statement read.
Delhi Junction-Gorakhpur Special Express train schedule
Train Number: 04494 Delhi Jn. – Gorakhpur Special Express
Operational Dates: From July 13, 2024, to August 31, 2024
Frequency: Every Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday
Train Number: 04493 Gorakhpur – Delhi Jn. Special Express
Operational Dates: From July 14, 2024, to September 1, 2024
Frequency: Every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Delhi Junction-Gorakhpur Special Express train route and timings
From Delhi Jn. (04494):
- Departure Time: 05:40 AM
- Key Stops: Ghaziabad, Pilkhua, Hapur, Amroha, Moradabad, Rampur, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Balamau, Lucknow, Barabanki, Jarwal Road, Gonda, Mankapur, Basti, Khalilabad
- Arrival Time at Gorakhpur: 09:15 PM
From Gorakhpur (04493):
- Departure Time: 06:28 AM
- Key Stops: Same as above in reverse order
- Arrival Time at Delhi Jn.: 09:30 PM
Delhi Junction-Gorakhpur Special Express train coach composition
The train will consist of Sleeper and General coaches to cater to the diverse travel needs of passengers along the route.