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SUPERFAST SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN GORAKHPUR AND GOMTI NAGAR (Train No. 02537/ Train No. 02538)

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SUPERFAST SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN GORAKHPUR AND GOMTI NAGAR (Train No. 02537/ Train No. 02538)

4 DAYS A WEEK SUPERFAST SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN GORAKHPUR AND GOMTI NAGAR

In order to clear extra rush during Winter rush-2016, Railway will run Special train No. 02537/02538 Gorakhpur-Gomti Nagar.- Gorakhpur (Four Days A Week) Superfast as per the following programme-

The Train No. 02537 Gorakhpur-Gomti Nagar (Four Days A Week) Superfast Special Train will depart from Gorakhpur at 05.25 a.m. to reach Gomti Nagar at 09.25 a.m. the same day while in the return direction, the Train No. 02538 Gomti Nagar.- Gorakhpur (Four Days A Week)Superfast Special Train will depart from Gomti Nagar at 04.10 p.m. to reach Gorakhpur at 08.10 a.m. the same day o­n every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 10.01.2016 to 20.01.2025 (08 Trips in each direction).

Consisting of two AC Chair Car, six Chair Car & two General Class coaches, the 02537/02538 Gorakhpur-Gomti Nagar.- Gorakhpur (Four Days A Week) Superfast Special train will stop at Basti & Gonda, stations enroute in both directions.

Here’s what I’ve found about the Superfast Special Train between Gorakhpur and Gomti Nagar (Train Nos. 02537 / 02538), including route, schedule, features, and booking information:

Service Overview & Route Details

  • Train No. 02537 / 02538 runs as a Superfast Special connecting Gorakhpur Junction (GKP) and Gomti Nagar (GTNR) in Lucknow. It was introduced in January 2016 to manage winter rush.
  • Operated four days a week (Sunday to Wednesday), it makes the uphill trip (02537) from Gorakhpur at 05:25 AM, reaching Gomti Nagar around 09:25 AM.
  • On the return journey (02538), it departs Gomti Nagar at 04:10 PM, arriving back in Gorakhpur by 08:10 PM—completing the journey in approximately 4 hours.
  • Stops en route include Basti and Gonda stations.

Train Composition & Facilities

  • The rake typically includes:
    • 2 AC Chair Car (CC) coaches,
    • 6 Second Seating (2S/CC) coaches, and
    • 2 General Unreserved coaches.
  • No pantry car; catering services are not provided aboard.

Booking & Status Updates

Feature Details
Booking Platform Book via standard IRCTC or PRS counters
Availability Confirmed or RAC; usual quotas apply
Live Status Not listed on common platforms (may vary as service is intermittent)

As a special train, it may not appear consistently on public tracking systems—availability can fluctuate based on demand and operational needs.

Summary

  • Purpose: Introduced to clear peak-season travel demand between Gorakhpur and Lucknow.
  • Schedule:
    • 02537: Gorakhpur → Gomti Nagar — 05:25 AM to 09:25 AM
    • 02538: Gomti Nagar → Gorakhpur — 04:10 PM to 08:10 PM
  • Frequency: Four days a week (Sun–Wed).
  • Coach Composition: AC chair car, second seating, and general coaches; no onboard catering.
  • Booking: Available via IRCTC or PRS; check availability ahead due to its special status.

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