Sbib Gkp Exp 19409 Train Schedule

SBIB GKP EXP (19409) runs from Ahmedabad to Gorakhpur. It departs from Sabarmati Jn station (SBI) at 10:35 and arrives at Gorakhpur Jn station (GKP) at 16:50 on platform 8. SBIB GKP EXP takes 24 hrs to cover the distance of 1563 km between Ahmedabad and Gorakhpur. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 65.125 kmph. It has classes Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Thursday and Saturday. Final chart for SBIB GKP EXP is prepared at Ahmedabad usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.

SBIB GKP EXP runs with an LHB Rake and has a total of 22 coaches. It has 8 sleeper coaches, 6 third ac coaches and 2 second ac coaches. The full coach composition is:

Engine--SLR--GEN--GEN--GEN--GEN--S7--S6--S5--S4--S3--S2--S1--SE1--BE1--B5--B4--B3--B2--B1--A2--A1--EOG

Ahmedabad lies on the banks of Sabarmati river is the largest city in the state of Gujarat. It has been declared World Heritage City by UNESCO in year 2017. Ahmedabad is an education hub having some of the prestigious colleges of the nation. It has one of the only two kite museums around the world which kite lovers can explore and cherish. It is home to the Father of the nation-Mahatama Gandhi who were born on these land. It has many beautiful monuments and architectures like the Jama Masjid, Siddi Sayyed Mosque and is full of gardens and lakes. Ahmedabad is well connected via roads, railway and airways. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) is located 9 kms away from the central Ahmedabad and serves the cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar of Gujarat. It is known for textile mills industry and is an entrepreneurial paradise. Ahmedabad is also known for large variety of vegan dishes and cuisines.

Gorakhpur City has a shape of bowl, surrounded by the river and other small streams from three sides. Gorakhpur has its own cultural and historical importance. It belongs to the Great Lord Buddha, founder of Buddhism, who renounced his princely costumes at the confluence of rivers Rapti & Rohini and proceeded further in the quest of truth in 600 BC. It is also associated with Lord Mahavir, 24th tirthankar, founder of Jainism. Gorakhpur is also identified with the Gita Press, the world famous publisher of the Hindu religious books, which is fore-front in dissemination of religious and spiritual consciousness across the country. The most famous publication is 'KALYAN' magazine. The Gorakhpur Railway Station is located in the heart of the city of Gorakhpur in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It serves as the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway. The station offers Class A railway station facilities. On October 6, 2013, Gorakhpur became the world's Longest Railway platform, after inauguration of the remodeled Gorakhpur Yard, with a stretch of around 1.35 km. An air force station in Gorakhpur was established in 1963 as Gorakhpur Airport, with a variety of planes and services, most notably Jaguar fighter planes and the second oldest helicopter unit of Indian Air Force. It is one of the biggest air force stations in Asia. Mahayogi Gorakhnath Airport or Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) operates as a civil enclave at the Gorakhpur Air Force Station of the Indian Air Force.