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.

Lucknow - Bhopal Garib Rath Express
Destination Board of Lucknow Jn. - Bhopal Garib Rath Express
Overview
Service typeGarib Rath Express
LocaleUttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh
First service19 November 2011 (19 November 2011)
Current operator(s)North Eastern Railway
Route
TerminiLucknow Junction
Bhopal Junction
StopsVidisha, Bina Junction, Jhansi Junction, Kanpur Central
Distance travelled585 km (364 mi)
Average journey time10 hours 50 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)12593 / 12594
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 Tier
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
E-Catering
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Garib Rath Coaches
Track gaugebroad gauge
Operating speed63 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

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

See also

References

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