Service type Garib Rath, Superfast Start Kochuveli (KCVL) | Current operator(s) Southern Railway zone Stops 23 | |
First service January 31, 2008; 9 years ago (2008-01-31) End Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) | ||
Kochuveli Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Garib Rath Express is a Superfast express train of the Garib Rath Express category belonging to Indian Railways - Southern Railway zone that runs between Kochuveli and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in India.
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Coaches
The 12202 / 01 Kochuveli Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Garib Rath Express presently has 11 AC 3 tier & 3 AC Chair Car coaches. It does not have 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
The 12202 / 01 Kochuveli Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 1812 kilometres in 27 hours (67.32 km/hr) as 12202 Kochuveli Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Garib Rath Express& in 27 hours 30 mins as 12201 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Kochuveli Garib Rath Express.
The speed calculation however does not take into account the inflation of distance (approximately 40%) on the Konkan Railway network.
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/hr, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12202 / 01 Kochuveli Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Garib Rath Express runs from Kochuveli via Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Kozhikode, Madgaon, Sawantwadi Road, Panvel to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus.
Traction
As most of the route is yet to be electrified, a Ernakulam (ERS) based WDM 3A or WDG 3A powers the train for its entire journey.