Who started Garib Rath train?

Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav
The train was started in 2006 by then Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and the target was middle and lower income classes. The first ‘Garib Rath’ was flagged off from Bihar’s Saharsa to Amritsar in Punjab.

What is the maximum speed of Garib Rath?

The maximum speed of Garib Rath trains is 130 km/h which is at par with Rajdhanis and Duronto. The maiden journey of the train started from Saharsa, Bihar to Amritsar, Punjab (Saharsa–Amritsar Garib Rath Express).

Can anyone travel in Garib Rath?

You are allowed to travel in garib rath with unreserved ticket but beware that you will need to pay fine + difference in fair and still does not guarantee a confirmed birth will be allotted to you.

What is the train No of Garib Rath?

12203 Garib
12203 Garib Rath Exp – Saharsa Jn to Amritsar Jn : Train Number, Running Status, Time Table.

How many coaches are there in Garib Rath?

Currently, the Garib Rath has 12 coaches, all air-conditioned. The new trains will have 16 coaches which will include General, Sleeper and AC coach.

What is the meaning of Garib Rath Express?

Garib Rath Express. Jump to navigation Jump to search. The Garib Rath (literally: “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.

What is the maximum speed of the Garib Rath trains?

The maximum speed of Garib Rath trains is 130 km/h which is at par with Rajdhanis and Duronto. The maiden journey of the train started from Saharsa, Bihar to Amritsar, Punjab ( Saharsa–Amritsar Garib Rath Express ). ^ “Introduction of Garib Rath trains”.

What type of accommodation is provided in Garib Rath?

Only seating and three-tier (78 seats) accommodation is provided in Garib Rath.