Kolkata–Patna Garib Rath Express

The 12359 / 60 Kolkata Patna Garib Rath Express is a Superfast Express train of the Garib Rath series belonging to Indian Railways - Eastern Railway zone that runs between Kolkata and Patna Junction in India.

Kolkata Patna Garib Rath Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express, Garib Rath Express
First service23 January 2008
Current operator(s)Eastern Railways
Route
TerminiKolkata (KOAA)
Patna Junction (PNBE)
Stops11
Distance travelled536 km (333 mi)
Average journey time9 hours 15 minutes as 12359 Kolkata Patna Garib Rath Express, 9 hours 10 minutes as 12360 Patna Kolkata Garib Rath Express
Service frequency3 days a week. 12359 Kolkata Patna Garib Rath Express - Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday. 12360 Patna Kolkata Garib Rath Express - Wednesday, Friday & Sunday.
Train number(s)12359 / 12360
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesDedicated rake
Baggage facilitiesStorage space under berth
Technical
Rolling stockICF Garib Rath Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum
,58 km/h (36 mph), including halts

It operates as train number 12359 from Kolkata to Patna Junction and as train number 12360 in the reverse direction serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand & Bihar.

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

Coaches

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The 12359 / 60 Kolkata Patna Garib Rath Express has 9 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

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The 12359 Kolkata Patna Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 536 km (333 mi) in 9 hours 30 mins (55.21 km/h) and in 9 hours 05 mins as 12360 Patna Kolkata Garib Rath Express (58.79 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

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The 12359 / 60 Kolkata Patna Garib Rath Express runs from Kolkata via Durgapur, Asansol Junction, Jhajha, Mokama Junction, Rajendranagar Terminus to Patna Junction.

Traction

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As the route is fully electrified, a Howrah based WAP 5 ,Howrah based WAP 7 or a Sealdah based WAP 7 locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.

Operation

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12359 Kolkata Patna Garib Rath Express leaves Kolkata every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday arriving Patna Junction the next day.

12360 Patna Kolkata Garib Rath Express leaves Patna Junction every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday arriving Kolkata the next day.

References

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