What is the train number of Garib Rath Express?

12203
GARIB RATH EXPRESS – 12203, SAHARSA JN (SHC) To AMRITSAR JN (ASR)

How many coaches are there in Garib Rath?

“Garib Rath Express has 78 seats/berths instead of 64 seats in AC coaches that other trains have. Because of the additional 14 seats, the coaches are cramped and congested and passengers also face breathing problems.

What is Garib Rath train facility?

The Garib Rath (“Poor people’s chariot”) is a no-frills air-conditioned train started by the Indian Railways in 2005 to provide subsidized price air-conditioned long-distance travel to passengers who could not afford standard fares of air-conditioned class in regular-fare trains.

Why Garib Rath is closed?

As per Railway authorities, making of new coaches have already been stopped as per government order. Hence Garib Rath trains will eventually be taken off the network tracks. Secondly, the existing Garib Rath trains are 10-14 years old and they require heavy maintenance for which Railways have to incur heavy cost.

Which state has no railway route?

Meghalaya
There is no railway station in Meghalaya. For the state people, Guwahati is the nearest Railway station. It was recently declared by the CM of the state that the first railway station in Meghalaya at Mendipathar in the North Garo Hills would be inaugurated soon.

Is Garib Rath closed?

Indian Railways has decided to shut down the operations of Garib Rath, a subsidised price air-conditioned long-distance train. The government has already stopped the production of new coaches. According to a source, the train may be completely phased out or be converted into mail or express trains in the coming months.

How good is Garib Rath train?

The Garib Rath train has become one where no Garib can enter. The train is a 3 tier AC with charges around 50% lesser than regular 3A AC fares. a) The ambience in the train is very good. The seats are very comfortable.

What is the train number of Garib Rath Express? 12203 GARIB RATH EXPRESS – 12203, SAHARSA JN (SHC) To AMRITSAR JN (ASR) How many coaches are there in Garib Rath? “Garib Rath Express has 78 seats/berths instead of 64 seats in AC coaches that other trains have. Because of the additional 14 seats, the coaches…