Lucknow to Mughalsarai EKATMATA EXP 14260 train schedule cloud_download
Station
Arrival
Departure
Halt
Day
Distance
Platform
1
Lucknow
( LKO )
Starts
-
1
0 km
2
2
Rae Bareli Jn
( RBL )
2
78 km
3
3
Amethi
( AME )
2
138 km
1
4
MAA Belha Devi Dham
( MBDP )
2
173 km
2
5
Janghai Jn
( JNH )
2
226 km
2
6
Bhadohi
( BOY )
2
257 km
1
7
Varanasi Jn
( BSB )
2
302 km
5
8
Deendayal Upadhyaya Jn
( DDU )
2
318 km
7,8
*Note: Average delay is average of delays calculated over previous 7 days. Platform no. is indicative only. Please re-check platform info at the station before boarding train.
EKATMATA EXP (14260) runs from Lucknow to Mughalsarai. It departs from Lucknow station (LKO) at from platform 2 and arrives at Deendayal Upadhyaya Jn station (DDU) at on platform 7,8. EKATMATA EXP takes 24 hrs to cover the distance of 524 km between Lucknow and Mughalsarai. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 21.833333333333332 kmph. It has classes First AC (1A), Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Saturday. Final chart for EKATMATA EXP is prepared at Lucknow usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.
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.
About Mughalsarai
Mughalsarai is situated in Uttar Pradesh just 20 kms away from Varanasi. Its station has recently been renamed to Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya was found dead in mysterious circumstances near the Mughalsarai station in February 1968 which is why his name is chosen. In olden days there used be inns (sarai) here where majority of Mughal caravans used to stop. This is how it got its name Mughalsarai. This city is not a famous tourist destination. Most people who have heard of this place know it because they happen to change trains here - thanks to its big railway station. Mughalsarai is the fourth busiest railway junction in India. The Mughalsarai station contains the largest railway marshalling yard in Asia. The nearest airport to Mughalsarai is Lal Bahadur Shastri International airport in Varanasi.