The Krishak Express is a daily Superfast Express train service operated by Indian Railways, connecting Lucknow Junction in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, with Varanasi City in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The name "Krishak" translates to "farmer" in Hindi, symbolizing the agricultural importance of the regions it traverses.
Overview The Krishak Express is a significant intercity service in Uttar Pradesh, providing a vital link between the state capital and Varanasi, a major religious and cultural hub. It operates daily, catering to a large volume of passengers including daily commuters, pilgrims, and tourists.
Route and Stops The train covers a distance of approximately 297 kilometers (185 miles). Its route primarily runs through the eastern plains of Uttar Pradesh, serving several important towns and cities. Major intermediate stops typically include:
- Lucknow Junction (LJN)
- Barabanki Junction (BBK)
- Gonda Junction (GD)
- Basti (BST)
- Khalilabad (KLD)
- Gorakhpur Junction (GKP)
- Deoria Sadar (DEOS)
- Bhatni Junction (BTT)
- Salempur Junction (SRU)
- Ballia (BUI)
- Ghazipur City (GCT)
- Varanasi City (BCY)
Train Numbers The Krishak Express operates with two different train numbers for its up and down journeys:
- 15007: Varanasi City to Lucknow Junction
- 15008: Lucknow Junction to Varanasi City
Classes of Travel The train typically offers various classes of accommodation, including Sleeper Class (SL), AC 3-tier (3A), AC 2-tier (2A), and General Unreserved (GS) coaches, to suit a range of passenger needs and budgets.
Significance The Krishak Express plays a crucial role in connecting the administrative and commercial hub of Lucknow with the spiritual and educational center of Varanasi, via the significant city of Gorakhpur. It facilitates trade, tourism, and daily commuting, contributing to the socio-economic development of the region.