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GKP/Gorakhpur Junction (10 PFs)
गोरखपुर जंक्शन
گورکھپور جنکشن

Track: Construction - Electric-Line Tripling

Updated: Sep 11 (00:30)
Gorakhpur Junction (GKP) is a major railway station in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. It is a bustling hub with 10 platforms, serving a large number of passengers daily. The station is well-equipped with amenities like waiting rooms, food stalls, and ATMs. Gorakhpur is renowned for its religious significance, hosting several temples and the famous Gorakhnath Temple.

Tourism

Gorakhnath Temple: A prominent Hindu temple dedicated to the Nath yogi Gorakhnath, a popular pilgrimage site.
Ramgarh Tal: A sacred lake associated with the Hindu epic Ramayana, attracting numerous pilgrims.
Bageshwarnath Temple: A revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, attracting devotees from far and wide.
Gopal Mandir: A temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, known for its serene atmosphere and beautiful architecture.
Siddheshwar Nath Temple: A Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, attracting devotees seeking blessings and spiritual solace.

Food

Haldiram's: A popular chain offering a variety of vegetarian snacks and sweets.
Biryani Blues: Known for its delicious vegetarian biryani and other North Indian dishes.
Kailash Parbat: A renowned vegetarian restaurant serving a wide range of North Indian delicacies.
Annapurna: A vegetarian restaurant serving traditional Indian dishes, known for its flavorful curries and snacks.
Theobroma: A popular bakery offering a variety of breads, pastries, and sandwiches, also suitable for vegetarian preferences.

Station Address

Tel; Rly HQ 0551-2203140/Res. 2200507,2281323,Station Rd near Dharamshala, Gorakhpur 273012
State: Uttar Pradesh

Elevation: 84 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-1
Zone: NER/North Eastern   Division: Lucknow NER


Number of Platforms: 10
Number of Halting Trains: 166
Number of Originating Trains: 71
Number of Terminating Trains: 71
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Rating: 3.8/5 (644 votes)
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Recently found out that the Vande Metro (VM) introduced between Bhuj and ADI is a completely unreserved train. Why was an unreserved train introduced as an ICE?
Vande Bharat (VB) trains turn out to be the contemporary version of Shatabdi trains meant for premium intercity travel, and VMs being unreserved AC trains turn out to be nothing but modern AC MEMUs?
What about the most widely accepted form of reserved intercity and janshatabdi trains? No contemporary trainset versions for them?
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could have introduced this UR AC VM over ADI-ST/ BL section for better utilization, and introduced a regular ICE between Bhuj and ADI.
What is seriously wrong with this govt?

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Yesterday (21:28)   GKP/Gorakhpur Junction (10 PFs) | GZB/WAP-7/30684
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GZB WAP 7 30684 performing shunting duty near the old washing line at Gorakhpur.

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Sep 27 (20:47)   09421/Sabarmati - Sitamarhi Special Fare Festival Special | JP/Jaipur Junction (8 PFs)
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Aug 05 2023 (15:07)   15104/Banaras - Gorakhpur InterCity Express | BSBS/Banaras (8 PFs)
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Varanasi city to Gorakhpur junction to Pipiganj railway station. Full Journey compilation

Journey onboard 15104 Banaras - Gorakhpur InterCity Express
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Journey onboard 15105/Chhapra - Nautanwa InterCity Express (UnReserved) छपरा - नौतनवाँ इंटरसिटी एक्सप्रेस from Gorakhpur Junction to Pipiganj railway station falling on GKP - GD loop via Anand Nagar - Barhni

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Sep 25 (19:06)   13019/Bagh Express (PT) | KGM/Kathgodam (3 PFs)
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Bagh express getting LHB rakes by the end of this year..?? (Rumors)

If so then bht khushi ki baat hogi ye. Bht jarurat thi ise LHBfied krne ki. Bht purane aur gande coaches ka composition tha. Even it's AC coach conditions are critical.
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