Lucknow–Bhopal Garib Rath Express
The Bhopal-Lucknow Garib Rath Express is a special train that is run by Indian Railways. It helps people travel between the cities of Bhopal and Lucknow in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
 Destination Board of Lucknow Jn. - Bhopal Garib Rath Express | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Garib Rath Express |
| Locale | Uttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh |
| First service | 19 November 2011 |
| Current operator(s) | North Eastern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Lucknow Junction Bhopal Junction |
| Stops | Vidisha, Bina Junction, Jhansi Junction, Kanpur Central |
| Distance travelled | 585 km (364 mi) |
| Average journey time | 10 hours 50 minutes |
| Service frequency | Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 12593 / 12594 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 3 Tier |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Garib Rath Coaches |
| Track gauge | broad gauge |
| Operating speed | 63 km/h (39 mph) average with halts |
Route and halts
The train will go via Bina - Jhansi Rail Route. The important halts of the train are :
Coach composite
The train consists of 22 Coaches :
- 20 AC III Tier
- 2 Luggage/Generator Van
Average speed and frequency
The train runs with an average speed of 63 km/h The train runs on a Weekly basis.
Other trains from Bhopal to Lucknow
- 12183/12184 Bhopal - Lucknow - Pratapgarh Express (Weekly)
Trivia
- The train goes via. Bina - Jhansi route
- The sixth train announced in between Bhopal and Lucknow point to point.
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with Lucknow Raipur Garib Rath Express
Traction
As the route is yet to be fully electrified, a LDH based WDM-3A locomotive powers the train
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