Special train between Shalimar-Gorakhpur
Special train between Shalimar-Gorakhpur (Train No. 05021 / 05022) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, North Eastern Railway has decided to run special train between Shalimar-Gorakhpur-Shalimar (Train No. 05021 / 05022)
Train No. 05021 Shalimar-Gorakhpur special train
Train No. 05021 Shalimar-Gorakhpur Special train will leave from (Every Tuesday) Shalimar at 20.00 hrs & will reach Gorakhpur at 16.25 hrs and train running time between the station 20 hour and 25 minutes.
Train No. 05022 Gorakhpur-Shalimar special train
Similarly, Train No. 05022 Gorakhpur-Shalimar Special train will leave from (Every Monday) Gorakhpur at 13.40 hrs & will reach Shalimar at 10.05 hrs and train running time between the station 20 hour and 25 minutes.
Shalimar-Gorakhpur Distance between the station is 1051 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 05021 from Shalimar-Gorakhpur special train 27-10-2025 to 01-12-2025
Train No: 05022 from Gorakhpur-Shalimar special train 26-10-2025 to 30-11-2025
Here’s the most accurate info on train services—both regular and any special (festival or seasonal)—between Shalimar (Kolkata) and Gorakhpur Junction (GKP):
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🚄 Regular Trains (Permanent Scheduled Services)
15021 / 15022 — Shalimar ↔ Gorakhpur Weekly Express
- 15021 departs Shalimar at 19:55 on Tuesdays and reaches Gorakhpur (GKP) around 19:50 the next day, covering approximately 1,050 km in ~23 h 50 m (22 halts)
- 15022 is the return leg from Gorakhpur to Shalimar, departing around 11:00 and arriving near 10:05 the next day, with a similar schedule
- Classes available include 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper, General, using LHB rakes but no onboard pantry service
- This is the principal and only confirmed weekly service via Shalimar with consistent scheduling and class options.
🚆 Special or Festival Trains
- There are no confirmed festival special trains (e.g., with train numbers like 0XXXX series) operating between Shalimar and Gorakhpur as of mid‑2025. No announcements or listings indicate such services for this route.
📊 Service Summary
| Train No. | Type | Frequency | Shalimar → Gorakhpur Duration | Gorakhpur → Shalimar Duration | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15021 / 15022 | Shalimar–Gorakhpur Express | Weekly (Tue only) | ~23 h 50 m | ~23 h 50 m | Reserved classes: 1A/2A/3A/SL/Gen; no pantry |
| (No number) | (No special services) | — | — | — | Only regular service available |
✅ Recommendations
- For a reliable journey, use Train 15021/15022. It offers reserved seating in multiple classes and dependable weekly operations.
- If you’re seeking special trains during festivals or peak periods, none are currently known on this route. Monitor official bulletins around major travel windows in case any seasonal specials are introduced.
- Booking opens ~60 days in advance on IRCTC; charts finalize 3–4 hours before departure.
- Though there’s no pantry on 15021/22, e‑catering via IRCTC is available in many stations.
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