Lucknow Raipur Garib Rath Express

Overview

Service type

Superfast, Garib Rath Express

First service

23 February 2008

Current operator(s)

North Eastern Railways

Route

Start

Lucknow NE

Stops

End

Raipur Junction

Distance travelled

917 km (570 mi) as 12535 Lucknow Raipur Garib Rath Express, 919 km (571 mi) as 12536 Raipur Lucknow Garib Rath Express.

Service frequency

2 days a week. 12535 Lucknow Raipur Garib Rath Express – Monday & Thursday. 12536 Raipur Lucknow Garib Rath Express – Tuesday & Friday.

On-board services

Class(es)

AC 3 tier

Seating arrangements

Sleeping arrangements

Yes

Auto-rack arrangements

Catering facilities

Observation facilities

Rake sharing with 12593/94 Lucknow Bhopal Garibrath Express

Baggage facilities

Storage space under berth

Technical

Rolling stock

Standard Indian Railway Garib Rath Coaches

Track gauge

1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)

Operating speed

130 km/h (81 mph) maximum
,55.08 km/h (34 mph), including halts

Route map

The 12535 / 36 Lucknow Raipur Garib Rath Express is a Superfast express train of the Garib Rath series belonging to Indian Railways - North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Lucknow NE and Raipur Junction in India.

It operates as train number 12535 from Lucknow NE to Raipur Junction and as train number 12536 in the reverse direction serving the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh.

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

Coaches

The 12535 / 36 Lucknow Raipur Garib Rath Express has 10 AC 3 tier & 2 End on Generator Coaches . It does not carry a Pantry car coach.

As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 12535 Lucknow Raipur Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 917 km (570 mi) in 16 hours 35 mins (55.30 km/hr) & 919 km (571 mi) in 16 hours 45 mins as 12536 Raipur Lucknow Garib Rath Express (54.87 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 12535 / 36 Lucknow Raipur Garib Rath Express runs from Lucknow NE via Kanpur Central, Banda Junction, Satna, Katni, Anuppur Junction, Bhatapara to Raipur Junction.

Traction

As the route is yet to be fully electrified, a Lucknow or Jhansi based WDM 3A locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.

Rake Sharing

The 12535 / 36 Lucknow Raipur Garib Rath Express shares its rake with the 12593 / 94 Lucknow Bhopal Garibrath Express.

Operation

12535 Lucknow Raipur Garib Rath Express leaves Lucknow NE every Monday & Thursday arriving Raipur Junction the next day.

12536 Raipur Lucknow Garib Rath Express leaves Raipur Junction every Tuesday & Friday arriving Lucknow NE the next day.

References

"GARIBRATH & YUVA TRAIN LIST". indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
"Meeting Raipur Garibrath Express - YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
"32 new trains, 8 Garib Raths planned". rediff.com. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
"Trains interrupted after minor landslide on Bilaspur-Katni route". dailypioneer.com. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
"Union Minister flags-off Garib Rath from Raipur - Hindustan Times". hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 2014-08-18.

External links

"Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 2014-04-05.
"[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.". irfca.org. Retrieved 2014-04-05.

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