Jabalpur–Mumbai Garib Rath Express

The Jabalpur–Mumbai Garib Rath Express is a tri-weekly AC-Train service offered by West Central Railway, Which is running between Jabalpur in eastern Madhya Pradesh and Mumbai CST in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

12187 Garib Rath Express – AC 3 tier coach

Jabalpur–Mumbai Garib Rath Express
Jabalpur–Mumbai Garib Rath Express
Overview
Service typeGarib Rath Express
LocaleMaharashtra, Madhya Pradesh
Current operator(s)West Central Railway
Route
StartJabalpur
Stops13
EndChhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Distance travelled994 km (618 mi)
Average journey time16 hours 45 minutes
Service frequencyTri-weekly
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 Tier
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Track gaugebroad gauge
Operating speed59 km/h (37 mph) average with halts
Route map

Number and nomenclature

The numbers provided for JABALPUR GARIB RATH EXPRESS are 12187 (Jabalpur–Mumbai) and 12188 (Mumbai– Jabalpur)

These train numbers were earlier referred for Rewanchal Express which was used to go via Itarsi Junction in Madhya Pradesh. Later on the train via Itarsi was cancelled and the number was allotted for JABALPUR GARIB RATH EXPRESS.

The name itself signifies the meaning – The Poor Chariot. The service was introduced and extension was proposed by Lalu Prasad Yadav (former railway minister) in year 2008 without its inauguration. Later it was inaugurated in year 2009 and again its extension until Allahabad was announced in Rail Budget 2010 but it is not yet implemented due to violent protest against the extension at Jabalpur.[1]

Locomotive and coach composition

This train is hauled by Itarsi-based WAP-4 or Tughlakabad-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Jabalpur to Mumbai CSMT. The train has 18 coaches and most of them are of AC 3 TIER.

Route and halts

The train is running on the Itarsi–Khandwa–Bhusawal route. The train travels at a speed of 64 km/hr and makes 13 stoppages during the journey with Bhusawal Junction being the main stop where there is a halt of 15 minutes:[2]

References
  1. violent protest against the extension
  2. https://searchmytrain.com/12188-jabalpur-garib-rath-from-cstm-to-jbp/route
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