Muzaffarpur–Anand Vihar Garib Rath Express

Anand Vihar Terminal–Muzaffarpur Garib Rath Express

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

The service runs, from Anand Vihar Terminal via Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjehanpur, Lucknow NR, Gorakhpur Junction, Narkatiaganj junction, Bapudam Motihari to Muzaffarpur Junction.

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-5 locomotive on its entire journey.

References

1. "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger Reservation Enquiry".

• http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/New-AC-train-to-link-Sasaram-with-Delhi/articleshow/9045136.cms

External links

• "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 5 April 2014.