It operates as train number 12531 from Gorakhpur Junction to Lucknow Junction and as train number 12532 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Uttar Pradesh.[1]
Coaches
The 12531 / 12532 Gorakhpur Junction–Lucknow Junction Intercity Sf Express has 5 AC Chair Car, 10 Non-AC chair car, 6 general unreserved and 2 Generator cars. It does not carry a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. It has been LHB-fied by Northern Eastern Railway on 28 March 2019 to enhance safety, speed, reliability & comfortable journey. After revised structure it gets 2 generator cum luggage car, 10 non AC chair car, 5 AC chair car, 5 general unreserved class.[2]
Service
The 12531 Gorakhpur Junction–Lucknow Junction Intercity Sf Express covers the distance of 276.8 km (172 mi) in 5 hours 30 mins (55 km/h) & in 5 hours 30 mins as the 12532 Lucknow Junction–Gorakhpur Junction Intercity Sf Express (55 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is equal than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't include a Superfast surcharge.
