01028 GKP DR SPL

GKP DR SPL (train number 01028) is a Special on the Indian Railways network running between GORAKHPUR JN (GKP) and DADAR (DR). It departs GORAKHPUR JN at 14:20 and reaches DADAR at 03:30. The train covers about 1,875 km and halts at 27 stations along the way, completing the run in around 37h 10m.

The GKP DR SPL runs on Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat. The journey spans 3 days, so a stop marked Day 3 is reached on the 3rd day after departure — worth remembering when you plan hotel check-in or an onward connection. Its average speed across the whole route works out to roughly 50 km/h including halts.

Between its origin and destination the GKP DR SPL makes 25 timed halts. Its longest scheduled stop is about 30 minutes at KHAJURAHO. Other notable halts include PRAYAGRAJ JN. (20 min), VARANASI JN (10 min), ITARSI JN (10 min), MAU JN (5 min), BANARAS (5 min). These longer stops are good points to fetch food or water, though shorter one- and two-minute halts mean you should be ready to board in advance.