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12588 GKP SF Express Running Status (Live)
12588 GKP SF Express departs Jammu Tawi (JAT) at 22:45 and reaches Gorakhpur (GKP) at 20:30 on day 2, a journey of 21:45 hours covering 1248 km. It has 16 intermediate stops and runs on Sat.
Travel time
21:45 hrs
1248 km
Stops
18
16 intermediate
Typical classes
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12588 GKP SF Express Route & Timetable
| Station Name | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt (min) | Day | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jammu Tawi | JAT | Origin | 22:45 | -- | 1 | 0 |
| Mc Sunil Kathua | MSKT | 23:45 | 23:47 | 2 | 1 | 77 |
| Pathankot Cantt | PTKC | 00:30 | 00:35 | 5 | 2 | 100 |
| Jalandhar Cant | JRC | 02:20 | 02:25 | 5 | 2 | 213 |
| Ludhiana Jn | LDH | 03:20 | 03:30 | 10 | 2 | 265 |
| Ambala Cant Jn | UMB | 05:17 | 05:25 | 8 | 2 | 378 |
| Yamunanagar Jagadhri | YJUD | 06:10 | 06:12 | 2 | 2 | 429 |
| Saharanpur | SRE | 06:40 | 06:50 | 10 | 2 | 460 |
| Roorkee | RK | 07:40 | 07:45 | 5 | 2 | 494 |
| Laksar Jn | LRJ | 08:02 | 08:04 | 2 | 2 | 513 |
| Moradabad | MB | 10:10 | 10:20 | 10 | 2 | 652 |
| Bareilly | BE | 11:35 | 11:37 | 2 | 2 | 743 |
| Shahjehanpur | SPN | 12:48 | 12:50 | 2 | 2 | 813 |
| Lucknow | LKO | 15:20 | 15:30 | 10 | 2 | 978 |
| Gonda Jn | GD | 17:30 | 17:35 | 5 | 2 | 1095 |
| Basti | BST | 18:52 | 18:55 | 3 | 2 | 1184 |
| Khalilabad | KLD | 19:16 | 19:18 | 2 | 2 | 1214 |
| Gorakhpur | GKP | 20:30 | Destination | -- | 2 | 1248 |
Typical classes for 12588 GKP SF Express
Coach composition for 12588 GKP SF Express is not determined by category, so this page does not list train-specific classes or rupee fares. Look up fares from Jammu Tawi (JAT) to Gorakhpur (GKP) for your travel date. Coach classes vary by train and date. Check IRCTC before booking.
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Platforms for 12588 GKP SF Express
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Nearby stations on 12588 GKP SF Express
On the Jammu Tawi → Gorakhpur route
Scheduled halts from this train’s timetable. Open a station page for its live board and other trains.
Other terminals in the same city
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Frequently Asked Questions
On which day does 12588 GKP SF Express run?▼
12588 GKP SF Express is scheduled once a week, on Saturday, from Jammu Tawi (JAT) to Gorakhpur (GKP). It is not shown as running on the other six days in this timetable snapshot.
What time does 12588 GKP SF Express leave Jammu Tawi and reach Gorakhpur?▼
12588 GKP SF Express is scheduled to depart Jammu Tawi (JAT) at 22:45 and arrive Gorakhpur (GKP) at 20:30 on day 2. Scheduled journey time is 21:45 hours. Timings come from the public timetable snapshot — confirm on NTES or IRCTC before you travel.
Does 12588 GKP SF Express arrive the next day?▼
Yes. 12588 GKP SF Express is scheduled to reach Gorakhpur (GKP) on day 2 at 20:30, after leaving Jammu Tawi at 22:45. Plan pickups on that arrival day, not the departure date.
What are the main stops on 12588 GKP SF Express (Jammu Tawi to Gorakhpur)?▼
12588 GKP SF Express has 18 scheduled stations (16 intermediate). Notable stops include Pathankot Cantt (PTKC), Jalandhar Cant (JRC), Ludhiana Junction (LDH), Ambala Cant Junction (UMB), Saharanpur (SRE), Roorkee (RK), Moradabad (MB), Lucknow (LKO). The full list with times is in the route table on this page.
How long does 12588 GKP SF Express halt at Ludhiana Junction?▼
The longest scheduled halt on this snapshot is 10 minutes at Ludhiana Junction (LDH), from 03:20 to 03:30 on day 2. Other stops may be shorter. Platform and actual halt can change on the day.
Can I board 12588 GKP SF Express at Lucknow (LKO)?▼
Yes, Lucknow is a scheduled halt. 12588 GKP SF Express is shown arriving at 15:20 and departing at 15:30 on day 2. Book the ticket with LKO as the boarding station on IRCTC.
How do I check fares for 12588 GKP SF Express from Jammu Tawi to Gorakhpur?▼
Coach composition for this superfast is not determined by category, so this page does not guess train-specific classes or rupee amounts. Coach classes vary by train and date. Check IRCTC before booking. Use the fare lookup for train 12588 from JAT to GKP, then book on IRCTC.
What is the return train from Gorakhpur to Jammu Tawi?▼
12587 Amarnath Express is the matching service in this catalogue from Gorakhpur (GKP) back to Jammu Tawi (JAT). Open that train page for its timetable. Pairing is taken from the schedule snapshot, not from a live rake link.
Trains between stations on this run
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Related trains
Return working: 12587 Amarnath Express
Other trains on this pair
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About 12588 GKP SF Express
12588 GKP SF Express is a superfast train operated by Indian Railways on the Jammu Tawi to Gorakhpur route. The train runs on Sat with a journey time of 21:45 hours covering a distance of 1248 km.
It has 18 stops, including Jammu Tawi, Mc Sunil Kathua, Pathankot Cantt, Jalandhar Cant, Ludhiana Jn, Ambala Cant Jn and 12 more.
Check live running status before you travel. Platform numbers are not in this timetable snapshot and can change, so confirm on the station boards as well.
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