Lucknow Raipur Garib Rath Express

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 10
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 No
Sleeping arrangements Yes
Auto-rack arrangements No
Catering facilities No
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

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.

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