Garib Rath Express

Garib Rath Express
Amritsar–Saharsa, the first Garib Rath Express service at New Delhi.
Overview
StatusOperating
First service5 October 2006 (2006-10-05)
Current operator(s)Indian Railways
On-board services
Class(es)3A, CC, 3E(LHB Coaches)
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Entertainment facilitiesElectric outlets (limited)
Baggage facilitiesUnderseat
Other facilitiesRentable bedrolls
Technical
Rolling stockICF rakes (modified), LHB rakes (future)
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Track owner(s)Indian Railways

The Garib Rath[1] trains are a series of no-frills trains operated by Indian Railways to provide air-conditioned train travel at a cheaper rate compared to regular trains.[2]

  1. ^ "Introduction of Garib Rath trains". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 17 March 2006.
  2. ^ "All-AC Garib Rath flagged off by Lalu". The Times of India. 5 October 2006.