Ratnagiri Superfast Express is a Superfast Express train of the

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connecting in

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and of

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. It is currently being operated with 12165/12166 train numbers on a three-day a week basis.Temporary halt of BSB-LTT at Katni Station
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Service

The 12165/Gorakhpur SF Express has an average speed of 57 km/hr and covers 1707 km in 29 hrs 50 mins. 12166/Gorakhpur SF Express has an average speed of 59 km/hr and covers 1707 km in 29 hrs 30 mins.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Coach composition

The train has modern

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with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches: * 1 AC II Tier * 4 AC III Tier * 11 sleeper coaches * 3 general * 1 pantry car * 1 general cum brake van * 1 EOG

Traction

Gorakhpur Express is mostly hauled by

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, From Prayagraj Junction the train is hauled by

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electric locomotive til

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and vice versa.