Service type Express Start Varanasi Junction End Lucknow NR | Current operator(s) Northern Railways Stops 9 Distance travelled 284 km (176 mi) | |
The Varuna Express 14227 / 28 Varanasi Lucknow is a express train belonging to Indian Railways - Northern Railway zone that runs between Varanasi Junction & Lucknow NR in India.
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It operates as train number 14227 from Varanasi Junction to Lucknow NR and as train number 14228 in the reverse direction serving the state of Uttar Pradesh.
It is named after the Lord of Water - Varuna is one of three trains that run between Varanasi Junction to Lucknow NR, the others being 14219/20 Varanasi Lucknow Express & 14203 / 04 Varanasi Lucknow Intercity Express.
Coaches
The 14227 / 28 Varanasi Lucknow Varuna Express has 1 AC Chair Car, 14 General Unreserved & 2 Sitting cum Luggage Rack Coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 14227 Varanasi Lucknow Varuna Express covers the distance of 284 km (176 mi) in 4 hours 55 mins (57.76 km/hr) & in 5 hours 35 mins as 14228 Lucknow Varanasi Varuna Express (50.87 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 14227 / 28 Varanasi Lucknow Varuna Express runs from Varanasi Junction via Jaunpur City Railway Station, Sultanpur, Haidergarh to Lucknow NR.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Kanpur based WAP 4 for its entire journey.
Operation
14227 / 28 Varanasi Lucknow Varuna Express runs on Monday & Thursday in both directions.