Ranchi–New Delhi Garib Rath Express

The 12877 / 78 Ranchi New Delhi Garib Rath Express is a Superfast Express train of the Garib Rath series belonging to Indian Railways - South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Ranchi and New Delhi in India.

Ranchi New Delhi Garib Rath Express
Overview
Service typeGarib Rath Express
First service31 January 2009 (2009-01-31)[1]
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railways
Route
TerminiRanchi
New Delhi
Stops12
Distance travelled1,341 km (833 mi) as 12877 Ranchi New Delhi Garib Rath Express, 1,344 km (835 mi) as 12878 New Delhi Ranchi Garib Rath Express
Average journey time18 hours 10 minutes as 12877 Ranchi New Delhi Garib Rath Express, 19 hours 10 minutes as 12878 New Delhi Ranchi Garib Rath Express.
Service frequency3 days a week. 12877 Ranchi New Delhi Garib Rath Express – Monday, Wednesday & Friday. 12878 New Delhi Ranchi Garib Rath Express - Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday.
Train number(s)12877 / 12878
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo Pantry car
Observation facilitiesDedicated rake
Baggage facilitiesStorage space under berth
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Garib Rath Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum
,71.92 km/h (45 mph), including halts

It operates as train number 12877 from Ranchi to New Delhi and as train number 12878 from New Delhi to Ranchi serving the states of Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi.

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

Route

The 12877 / 78 Ranchi New Delhi Garib Rath Express runs from Ranchi via Tori, Daltonganj, Mughalsarai Junction, Allahabad Junction, Kanpur Central to New Delhi.[2]

Service

It operates thrice a week. Ranchi-New Delhi Garib Rath Express (12877) operates on Monday, Tuesday & Friday originating from Ranchi Junction. New Delhi-Ranchi Garib Rath Express (12878) operates on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday originating from New Delhi Railway Station. It has a travel time of approximately 19 hrs for covering 1344 km.It is the substitute of New Delhi Ranchi Rajdhani express and it runs in Rajdhani slot.

References

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