Gorakhpur–Charlapalli Express

The 12590 / 89 Charlapalli–Gorakhpur Junction Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Charlaplli and Gorakhpur Junction in India.

It operates as train number 12590 from Charlapalli to Gorakhpur Junction and as train number 12589 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh.

Earlier till 2024 the train used to be operated between Gorakhpur Secunderabad after the development of Charlapalli Railway terminal the train terminal is changed to Charlapalli and now being operated as Gorakhpur Charlapalli express

Coaches
The 12590 / 89 Express has one AC 2-tier, four AC 3-tier, 11 sleeper class, four general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches and two high capacity parcel van coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service
The 12590 Charlapalli–Gorakhpur Junction Express covers the distance of 1830 km in 32 hours 35 mins (56 km/h) and in 32 hours 00 mins as the 12589 Gorakhpur Junction–Charlapalli (57 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is equal to 55 km/h, as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing
The 12590 / 89 Charlapalli–Gorakhpur Express runs from Secunderabad Junction via Kazipet Junction, Nagpur Junction, Itarsi Junction, Jhansi Junction, Lucknow Charbagh, Basti, to Gorakhpur Junction.

Traction
As the route is electrified, an Lallaguda-based WAP-4 pulls the train for its entire journey.