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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Gomti Sagar Express<br />
| image= <br />
| caption =<br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br />
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1991|01|01}}<br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railways]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} (MAS)<br />
| stops = 45 as 16093, <br> 44 as 16094<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}} (LKO)<br />
| distance = {{convert|2088|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 39 hours 25 minutes as 16093, <br> 41 hours 50 minutes as 16094<br />
| frequency = Bi-weekly<br />
| class = AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack = <br />
| catering = Available but no pantry car<br />
| observation = Rake sharing with 16031 / 16032 [[Andaman Express]]<br />
| entertainment =<br />
| baggage = <br />
| other facilities=<br />
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| electrification = <br />
| trainnumber = 16093 / 16094<br />
| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts<br />
| map = [[File:Gomtisagar Express (Chennai - Lucknow) Route map.png|300px]]<br />
| map_state =<br />
}}<br />
The 16093 / 16094 '''Gomti Sagar Express''' is a [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} and {{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}} in India.<br />
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It operates as train number 16093 from Chennai Central to Lucknow Charbagh and as train number 16094 in the reverse direction serving the states of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Telangana]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]] and [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/Electric-engines-to-run-through-Jhansi/articleshow/26681799.cms?referral=PM|title=Electric engines to run through Jhansi | newspaper=Times of India|date=1 December 2013|access-date=18 July 2018}}</ref><br />
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==Coaches==<br />
The 16093 / 94 Gomti Sagar Express has three AC 3 Tier, 8 Sleeper class, six General Unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches and two high-capacity parcel van coaches. It does not carry a [[pantry car]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org/articles/accidents-2004-05.html|title=[IRFCA] A Study of Major Accidents on IR in 2004-2005|publisher=IRFCA|access-date=2017-07-18}}</ref><br />
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As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.<br />
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==Service==<br />
The 16093 Chennai Central–Lucknow Charbagh Gomti Sagar Express covers the distance of {{convert|2089|km|0|abbr=on}} in 39 hours 20&nbsp;mins (53&nbsp;km/hr) & in 42 hours 00&nbsp;mins as the 16094 Lucknow Charbagh–Chennai Central Gomti Sagar Express (50&nbsp;km/hr).<br />
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As the average speed of the train is slightly above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.<br />
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==Routing==<br />
The 16093 / 94 Gomti Sagar Express runs from Chennai Central via {{stnlnk|Gudur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Tenali Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Warangal}}, {{stnlnk|Balharshah Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jhansi Junction}} to Lucknow Charbagh.<br />
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==Traction==<br />
As the route is fully electrified, an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Arakkonam|Arakkonam]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]] locomotive powers the train to its destination.<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-chennai-central-lucknow-jn-gomtisagar-express-16093/1016/35/906 16093 Gomti Sagar Express] at India Rail Info<br />
*[http://indiarailinfo.com/train/lucknow-jn-chennai-central-gomtisagar-express-16094/309/906/35 16094 Gomti Sagar Express] at India Rail Info<br />
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{{Railways in Southern India}}<br />
{{Railways in Central India}}<br />
{{Railways in Northern India}}<br />
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[[Category:Transport in Chennai]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Telangana]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:Passenger trains originating from Lucknow]]<br />
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