Garib Rath Express | |
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Overview | |
Status | Operating |
Locale | All over india |
First service | 5 October 2006 |
Current operator(s) | Indian Railways |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | LHB 3E Coaches (conversion in progress) |
Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge |
Operating speed | 130 Kmph |
Track owner(s) | Indian Railways |
The Garib Rath[1] (lit. Poor Chariot)[2][3] trains are a series of no-frills trains operated by Indian Railways to provide air-conditioned train travel at a cheaper rate compared to regular trains.[4] Garib Rath Express trains primarily operate on long-distance routes, connecting major cities and important railway stations across different states in India. These trains are designed to cover extensive distances, often traversing several hundred kilometers in a single journey.