The 12212 / 12211 Anand Vihar–Muzaffarpur Junction 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.
 Anand Vihar Terminal–Muzaffarpur Garib Rath Express nameplate | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast Express, Garib Rath Express |
| First service | 06 July 2011 [1] |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) Muzaffarpur Junction (MFP) |
| Stops | 10 |
| 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 | LHB Garib Rath coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | No |
| 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
editThe service runs, from Anand Vihar Terminal via Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjehanpur, Lucknow NR, Gorakhpur Junction, Narkatiaganj junction, Bapudam Motihari to Muzaffarpur Junction.
Traction
editBoth trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-5 locomotive on its entire journey.
References
editExternal links
edit- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 5 April 2014.