ADI GKP EXP (19489) runs from Ahmedabad to Varanasi. It departs from Ahmedabad Jn station (ADI) at from platform 9 and arrives at Varanasi Jn station (BSB) at on platform 1,2. ADI GKP EXP takes 24 hrs to cover the distance of 1684 km between Ahmedabad and Varanasi. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 70.16666666666667 kmph. It has classes First AC (1A), Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A), Third Economy (3E) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Final chart for ADI GKP EXP is prepared at Ahmedabad usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.
ADI GKP EXP 19489 coach position
ADI GKP EXP runs with an LHB Rake and has a total of 22 coaches. It has 2 second ac coaches, 4 third ac coaches, 8 sleeper coaches and 4 second seating unreserved coaches. The engine of the train reverses at Varanasi Jn station. The full coach composition is:
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.
About Varanasi
Varanasi, Benaras or Kashi is the spritual capital of India. It grew as an important industrial centre, famous for its muslin and silk fabrics, perfumes, ivory works, and sculpture. Situated on the banks of Ganga, Varanasi has some 20000 temples including Kashi Vishwanath, Sankat Mochan and Durga Mandir. Pilgrims come to the ghats lining the Ganges to wash away sins in the sacred waters or to cremate their loved ones. Buddha gave his first sermon in Kashi. It is the site of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), which is one of the largest residential universities in Asia with over 20,000 students. Varanasi is served by Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), which is approximately 26 km from the city centre in Babatpur. The Diesel Locomotive Works in Varanasi, India, is a production unit owned by Indian Railways, that manufactures diesel-electric locomotives and its spare parts. Varanasi Junction, commonly known as Varanasi Cantt Railway Station, is the city's largest train station. More than 360,000 passengers and 240 trains pass through each day.
