BSB LKO SF EXP (20401) runs from Varanasi to Lucknow. It departs from Varanasi Jn station (BSB) at from platform 9 and arrives at Lucknow station (LKO) at on platform 7. BSB LKO SF EXP takes 0 minute to cover the distance of 283 km between Varanasi and Lucknow. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is kmph. It has classes Third AC (3A), Chair Car (CC), Sleeper (SL) and Second Seater (2S). This train runs daily. Final chart for BSB LKO SF EXP is prepared at Varanasi usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.
BSB LKO SF EXP 20401 coach position
BSB LKO SF EXP runs with an ICF Rake and has a total of 20 coaches. It has 12 second seating unreserved coaches, 2 ac chair car coaches, 2 third ac coaches, 1 non-ac chair car coach and 1 sleeper coach. The full coach composition is:
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.
About Lucknow
Lucknow is the capital city of the most populous state of India, Uttar Pradesh. Lucknow is popularly known as the city of Nawabs. It is situated on the banks of Gomti river. Lucknow's city bus service is operated by UPSRTC. Lucknow has direct rail connectivity to all the major cities of India. Chaudhary Charan Singh International airport in Lucknow is one of the most maintained airports of India. It has ranked second best in the world in small airport category. Lucknow has its own distinct Nawabi style cuisine. Biryani and Kebabs are some of the best known dishes. Tunday Gelawati kebab is one of Lucknow's speciality. Lucknow is home to City Montessori school which is the largest school in the world. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Lucknow are Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara, Rumi Darwaza gateway, Shahi Bawli, Bhool Bhoolaiya, Hazratganj market and the recently built Dr. Ambedkar park in Gomtinagar. Lucknow zoo is one of the oldest zoo in India established in 1921. Lucknow is also known for the embroidery works like chikankari, zari, zardozi, kamdani and gota making.
