Jabalpur–Mumbai CSMT 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 CSMT in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
 Jabalpur–Mumbai Garib Rath Express | |||||
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Garib Rath Express | ||||
| Locale | Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh | ||||
| First service | 20 Feb 2009 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | West Central Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Jabalpur Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus | ||||
| Stops | 13 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 994 km (618 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 16 hours 45 minutes | ||||
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12187 / 12188 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 3 Tier | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | No | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Track gauge | broad gauge | ||||
| Operating speed | 59 km/h (37 mph) average with halts | ||||
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Number and nomenclature edit
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 edit
This train is hauled by Itarsi-based WAP-7 or Kalyan-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 edit
The train runs on the Itarsi–Khandwa–Bhusawal route. The train travels at a speed of 64 km/h and makes 13 stops during the journey with Bhusawal Junction being the main stop where there is a halt of 15 minutes:[2]