Ranchi New Delhi Garib Rath Express

Ranchi New Delhi Garib Rath Express
Overview
Service type Superfast, Garib Rath Express
First service 28 January 2009
Current operator(s) South Eastern Railways
Route
Start New Delhi
Stops 11
End Ranchi
Distance travelled 1,341 km (833 mi) as 12877 Ranchi New Delhi Garib Rath Express, 1,344 km (835 mi) as 12878 New Delhi Ranchi Garib Rath Express
Service frequency 3 days a week. 12877 Ranchi New Delhi Garib Rath Express – Monday, Tuesday & Friday. 12878 New Delhi Ranchi Garib Rath Express - Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday.
On-board services
Class(es) AC 3 tier
Seating arrangements No
Sleeping arrangements Yes
Auto-rack arrangements No
Catering facilities No
Observation facilities Dedicated rake
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
,71.92 km/h (45 mph), including halts

The 12877 / 78 Ranchi New Delhi Garib Rath Express is a Superfast express train of the Garib Rath series belonging to Indian Railways - South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Ranchi and New Delhi in India.

It operates as train number 12877 from Ranchi to New Delhi and as train number 12878 in the reverse direction serving the states of Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi.

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

Coaches

The 12877 / 78 Ranchi New Delhi Garib Rath Express has 18 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 12877 Ranchi New Delhi Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 1,341 km (833 mi) in 18 hours 10 mins (73.82 km/hr) & 1,344 km (835 mi) in 19 hours 10 mins as 12878 New Delhi Ranchi Garib Rath Express (70.12 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 12877 / 78 Ranchi New Delhi Garib Rath Express runs from Ranchi via Daltonganj, Dehri-On-Sone, Mughalsarai Junction, Allahabad Junction, Kanpur Central to New Delhi.

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, a Mughalsarai based WAP 4 locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.

Operation

12877 Ranchi New Delhi Garib Rath Express leaves Ranchi every Monday, Tuesday & Friday arriving New Delhi the next day.

12878 New Delhi Ranchi Garib Rath Express leaves New Delhi every Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday arriving Ranchi the next day.

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