Special train between Gorakhpur-Jammu Tawi Amarnath
Special train between Gorakhpur-Jammu Tawi Amarnath (Train No. 02587 / 02588) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, North Eastern Railway has decided to run special train between Gorakhpur-Jammu Tawi Amarnath-Gorakhpur (Train No. 02587 / 02588)
Train No. 02587 Gorakhpur-Jammu Tawi Amarnath special train
Train No. 02587 Gorakhpur-Jammu Tawi Amarnath Special train will leave from (Every Monday) Gorakhpur at 14.20 hrs & will reach Jammu Tawi Amarnath at 13.10 hrs and train running time between the station 22 hour and 50 minutes.
Train No. 02588 Jammu Tawi Amarnath-Gorakhpur special train
Similarly, Train No. 02588 Jammu Tawi Amarnath-Gorakhpur Special train will leave from (Every Saturday) Jammu Tawi Amarnath at 22.45 hrs & will reach Gorakhpur at 20.30 hrs and train running time between the station 21 hour and 45 minutes.
Gorakhpur-Jammu Tawi Amarnath Distance between the station is 1247 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02587 from Gorakhpur-Jammu Tawi Amarnath special train 26-10-2025 to 29-11-2025
Train No: 02588 from Jammu Tawi Amarnath-Gorakhpur special train 31-10-2025 to 30-11-2025
Here’s the most accurate and up-to-date information on train services between Gorakhpur (GKP) and Jammu Tawi (JAT), including the Amarnath Express (both regular and any seasonal variants):
Contents
🚄 1. Regular Service – Gorakhpur–Jammu Tawi Amarnath Superfast Express (12587 / 12588)
- 12587 (Gorakhpur → Jammu Tawi)
Departs Gorakhpur at 14:20, arrives Jammu Tawi around 12:30 PM the next day. ⚡ Total journey time: ~22 h 10 m covering ≈ 1,247 km, with 18 halts. Operates once weekly (Monday). - 12588 (Jammu Tawi → Gorakhpur)
Returns from JAT at ~22:45 and reaches GKP around 20:30 next day (~21 h 45 m).
Classes & Amenities: AC‑2, AC‑3, Sleeper, General; includes pantry, onboard catering, LHB coaches, good punctuality, reserved bookings.
🚂 2. Festival / Special Fare Service – Festival Special between GKP–JAT (02588)
- Train 02588 – Jammu Tawi → Gorakhpur (Festival Special)
Operates weekly on Saturdays, departing Jammu Tawi at 22:45, arriving Gorakhpur around 20:30 (~21 h 45 m, ~1,248 km).
Notes: This is a special fare train with limited classes, no pantry, ticket quotas limited to general/Tatkal, and relatively low priority causing possible delays.
🗓️ Schedule Overview
| Train No. | Direction | Frequency | Travel Time | Distance | Classes Available | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12587 | GKP → JAT | Weekly (Mon) | ~22 h 10 m | ~1,247 km | 2A, 3A, SL, General | Reserved, pantry, high priority |
| 12588 | JAT → GKP | Weekly (Sat, festival) | ~21 h 45 m | ~1,248 km | 2A, 3A, SL, General | Special fare, limited facilities |
| 02588 | JAT → GKP Festival Special | Weekly (Sat) | ~21 h 45 m | ~1,248 km | Basic classes only | Tatkal/general quotas, no pantry, low priority |
✅ Recommendations
- Prefer 12587 / 12588 Amarnath Superfast Express (regular service) for a more comfortable and reliable journey—with reserved booking, meals, and consistent timing.
- Use 02588 festival special only if it’s confirmed to run during Amarnath Yatra or other pilgrimage/festival surge periods, and if you’re okay with limited comfort and fewer booking options.
- Booking opens approximately 60 days before departure, with special fare trains offering only general and Tatkal quotas.
- Chart is prepared 3–4 hours before departure, and special trains may be subject to delays due to lower priority.
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