Muzaffarpur–Anand Vihar Garib Rath Express Explained

Anand Vihar Terminal–Muzaffarpur Garib Rath Express
Type:Superfast Express, Garib Rath Express
First:06 July 2011 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/New-AC-train-to-link-Sasaram-with-Delhi/articleshow/9045136.cms
Operator:Northern Railways
Start: (ANVT)
Stops:10
End: (MFP)
Distance:1060km (660miles)
Journey Time:21 hours
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 3 tier
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Autorack:Yes
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering
Baggage:Storage space under berth
Stock:LHB Garib Rath coaches
Electrification:No
Train Number:12212 / 12211
Speed:49.88km/h

The 12212 / 12211 Anand Vihar–Muzaffarpur Junction Garib Rath Express is a Superfast Express train of the Garib Rath series belonging to Indian RailwaysNorthern Railway zone that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 12212 from Anand Vihar Terminal to Muzaffarpur Junction and as train number 12211 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar.

It is part of the Garib Rath Express series launched by the former railway minister of India, Mr. Laloo Prasad Yadav.[1]

Routeing

The service runs, from Anand Vihar Terminal via,, Shahjehanpur, Lucknow NR,, Narkatiaganj junction, Bapudam Motihari to Muzaffarpur Junction.

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-5 locomotive on its entire journey.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger Reservation Enquiry .