The 12909 / 12910 Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express is a Superfast Express train of the Garib Rath Express category belonging to Indian Railways –Western Railway zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India . Currently it is the fastest Garib Rath Express in Indian Railways .
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Garib Rath Express |
| First service | 22 February 2007 |
| Current operator(s) | Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) |
| Stops | 8 |
| Distance travelled | 1,367 km (849 mi) |
| Average journey time | 16 hours 45 minutes |
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 12909 / 12910 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 tier, AC Chair Car |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) maximum, 82 km/h (51 mph) average including halts. |
It operates as train number 12909 from Bandra Terminus to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12910 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan & Delhi.
Coaches
The 12909 / 10 Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express presently has 15 AC 3 tier & 4 AC Chair Car coaches. There is 1 EOG each at both the ends.
Service
12909 Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 1367 kilometres in 16 hours 45 mins (82 km/h) and in 16 hours 45 mins as 12910 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express (82 km/h) making it the 2nd fastest train on the Mumbai–Delhi sector, but fastest Garib Rath in India.
As the average speed of the train is above 82 km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Traction
It is now regularly hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.[citation needed]
Timings
12909 Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express leaves Bandra Terminus every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 17:30 PM IST and reaches Hazrat Nizamuddin at 10:15 AM IST the next day.
The 12910 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday at 16:30 PM IST and reaches Bandra Terminus at 09:15 AM IST the next day.
Gallery
12909 Garib Rath Express – AC Chair Car coach
12909 Garib Rath Express – AC 3 tier coach
12909 Garib Rath Express at Bandra Terminus
12909 Garib Rath Express – EOG car
References
External links
Sister trains
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