Muzaffarpur–Anand Vihar Garib Rath Express
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 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) |
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.
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
[edit]The service runs, from Anand Vihar Terminal via Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjehanpur, Lucknow NR, Gorakhpur Junction, Narkatiaganj junction, Bapudam Motihari to Muzaffarpur Junction.
Traction
[edit]Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-5 locomotive on its entire journey.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
