Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Dadar-Gorakhpur Express Regularised As Four-Day Weekly Service
The Railways has changed two special trains between Dadar and Gorakhpur into regular Express trains.
This means they will run four days each week.
The train from Dadar leaves on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
It reaches Gorakhpur Junction on the third day.
The return train leaves Gorakhpur on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
It reaches Dadar on the third day.
Passengers can choose AC, Sleeper or General Class seats.
They should check the latest timings and stops before travelling.
Railways has regularised Dadar-Gorakhpur special trains as Express services 11047 and 11048.
Train 11047 will run from Dadar every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Train 11048 will run from Gorakhpur every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
The services include AC, Sleeper and General Class accommodation and operate immediately.
The trains will stop at multiple stations, including Kalyan, Nashik Road, Varanasi and Prayagraj.
- Who
- The Railways and Northern Railway announced the change for passengers travelling between Dadar and Gorakhpur.
- What
- Special trains 01027 and 01028 have been regularised as Express trains 11047 and 11048.
- When
- The services operate with immediate effect; the trains run four days a week on the specified schedules.
- Where
- The trains operate between Dadar and Gorakhpur Junction, with stops at several stations including Varanasi and Prayagraj.
- Why
- Northern Railway said the change was made for passengers’ convenience.
- New train numbers
- 11047 Dadar-Gorakhpur Junction Express and 11048 Gorakhpur Junction-Dadar Express
- Dadar departure
- Train 11047 leaves Dadar at 2:05 pm on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Gorakhpur departure
- Train 11048 leaves Gorakhpur Junction at 2:20 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
- Arrival at Gorakhpur
- Train 11047 reaches Gorakhpur Junction at 2:55 am on the third day.
- Arrival at Dadar
- Train 11048 reaches Dadar at 3:35 am on the third day.
- Varanasi timings
- The outbound train is scheduled at Varanasi from 9:45 pm to 9:55 pm; the return train is scheduled from 6:45 pm to 6:55 pm.
- Passenger classes
- AC, Sleeper and General Class accommodation are available.
- Travel information
- Passengers can check detailed stoppages and timings through RailMadad helpline 139 or the Indian Railways enquiry service.