What is special about Garib Rath?

The Garib Rath (“Poor’s chariot”) is a no-frills air-conditioned train started by the Indian Railways in 2005 to provide subsidized price air-conditioned long-distance travel to passengers who could not afford standard fares of air-conditioned class in regular-fare trains.

Which is the fastest Garib Rath?

But speed sure is! The fastest Garib Rath train, no. 02909 from Bandra Terminus (Mumbai) to Hazrat Nizamuddin (Delhi), covers 1366 kilometres within a whopping 16 hours and 40 minutes.

Is Garib Rath clean?

the garib rath provides you great journey that everybody likes it. the toilets are kept clean and washed every time I travel. the seats are kept in superb condition.

Is Garib Rath discontinued?

Indian Railways on Friday refuted reports over discontinuation of the ‘Garib Rath’ Express trains saying there is no such proposal. In a statement the Railway Ministry said, “It is clarified that there is no proposal to discontinue Garib Rath services on Indian Railways.”

Is food included in Garib Rath train?

There are no pantry car is available in this train so passengers can avail freshly cooked food in train from Railretsro, an IRCTC e-catering partner serving fresh and tasty food in train.

Does Garib Rath provide blankets now?

A senior railway official said, “Passengers will not have to pay extra charges as the cost of these services has already been factored in fares for AC berths. However, passengers of Garib rath and those travelling in sleeper class of Duranto express can avail facilities of blanket and linen by paying Rs 25 each.”

Is Garib Rath sleeper?

The Garib Rath is an air-conditioned train. It has an affordable train ticket price than the regular-fare AC trains. Bedding is not provided in Garibrath express, but the passenger can pay extra per bedrolls while booking the ticket.

Does Garib Rath provide food?

Since Garib Raths are budget trains, food isnt included in the fare. Furthermore, they don’t have pantry cars either but you do get on board catering. In my personal experience, it is sketchy at best since the food quality depends upon the vendor who provides the catering.

Is food served in Garib Rath?

Does Garib Rath provide blankets?

However, passengers of Garib rath and those travelling in sleeper class of Duranto express can avail facilities of blanket and linen by paying Rs 25 each.”

Is food provided in janshatabdi?

Shatabdi Express provides food free of cost (actually included in the fare) but Jan Shatabdi Express does not provide foods. You have to purchase it in your own cost from the pantry car.