{{Italic title}}{{short description|Train in India}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}} {{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}} {{Infobox rail service | name = Gomti Sagar Express | image= Andaman Express TB.png | caption = | type = Express | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1991|01|01}} | last = | operator = Southern Railways | ridership = | start = {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} (MAS) | stops = 45 as 16093, <br> 44 as 16094 | end = {{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}} (LKO) | distance = {{convert|2088|km|0|abbr=on}} | journeytime = 39 hours 25 minutes as 16093, <br> 41 hours 50 minutes as 16094 | frequency = Bi-weekly | class = AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | seating = Yes | sleeping = Yes | autorack = | catering = Available but no pantry car | observation = Rake sharing with 16031 / 16032 Andaman Express | entertainment = | baggage = | other facilities= | stock = LHB coach | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | electrification = | trainnumber = 16093 / 16094 | speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts | map = 300px | map_state = }} The 16093 / 16094 '''Gomti Sagar Express''' is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} and {{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}} in India.
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>
==Coaches== The 16093 / 94 Gomti Sagar Express has three AC 3 Tier, 8 Sleeper class, six General Unreserved and 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>
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
==Service== {{Unreferenced section|date=February 2024}} The 16093 Chennai Central–Lucknow Charbagh Gomti Sagar Express covers the distance of {{convert|2089|km|0|abbr=on}} in 39 hours 20 mins (53 km/h) and in 42 hours 00 mins as the 16094 Lucknow Charbagh–Chennai Central Gomti Sagar Express (50 km/h).
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.
==Routing== 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.{{Citation needed|date=February 2024}}
==Traction== As the route is fully electrified, an Erode or Arakkonam-based WAP-4 locomotive powers the train to its destination.{{Citation needed|date=February 2024}}
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== *[http://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-chennai-central-lucknow-jn-gomtisagar-express-16093/1016/35/906 16093 Gomti Sagar Express] at India Rail Info *[http://indiarailinfo.com/train/lucknow-jn-chennai-central-gomtisagar-express-16094/309/906/35 16094 Gomti Sagar Express] at India Rail Info
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Gomti Sagar Express}} Category:Named passenger trains of India Category:Transport in Chennai Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh Category:Rail transport in Telangana Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra Category:Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh Category:Passenger trains originating from Lucknow Category:Express trains in India Category:Railway services introduced in 1991