Muzaffarpur–Anand Vihar Garib Rath Express
The 12212 / 12211 Anand Vihar - Muzaffarpur Garib Rath Express is a Superfast express train of the Garib Rath series belonging to Indian Railways - Northern Railway zone that runs between Anand Vihar Terminal and Muzaffarpur Junction in India.
Overview | |
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Service type | Superfast, Garib Rath Express |
First service | 06 July 2011 |
Current operator(s) | Northern Railways |
Route | |
Start | Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) |
Stops | 10 |
End | Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP) |
Distance travelled | 1,060 km (659 mi) |
Average journey time | 21 hours |
Service frequency | Weekly |
Train number(s) | 12212 / 12211 |
On-board services | |
Class(es) | AC 3 tier |
Seating arrangements | No |
Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
Auto-rack arrangements | Yes |
Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
Baggage facilities | Storage space under berth |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | ICF Garib Rath Coaches |
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
Operating speed | 49.88 km/h (31 mph) |
It operates as train number 12212 from Anand Vihar Terminal to Muzaffarpur Junction and as train number 12211 in the reverse direction serving the states of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar.
It is part of the Garib Rath Express series launched by the former railway minister of India, Mr. Laloo Prasad Yadav.[1]
Routeing
The service runs, from Anand Vihar Terminal via Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjehanpur, Lucknow NR, Gorakhpur Junction, Narkatiaganj junction, Bapudam Motihari to Muzaffarpur Junction.
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Electric Loco Shed based WAP 5 or WAP 7 locomotive on its entire journey.
References
External links
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 5 April 2014.