Current operator(s) North Eastern Railways Stops 10 | Start Lucknow NE End Raipur Junction | |
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Service type Superfast, Garib Rath Express First service 23 February 2008 [1] [2] | ||
The 12535 / 36 Lucknow Raipur Garib Rath Express is a Superfast express train of the Garib Rath series belonging to Indian Railways - North Eastern Railway zone that runs between Lucknow NE and Raipur Junction in India.
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It operates as train number 12535 from Lucknow NE to Raipur Junction and as train number 12536 in the reverse direction serving the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh.
It is part of the Garib Rath Express series launched by the former railway minister of India, Mr. Laloo Prasad Yadav [3].
Coaches
The 12535 / 36 Lucknow Raipur Garib Rath Express has 10 AC 3 tier & 2 End on Generator Coaches [4]. 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
The 12535 Lucknow Raipur Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 917 km (570 mi) in 16 hours 35 mins (55.30 km/hr) & 919 km (571 mi) in 16 hours 45 mins as 12536 Raipur Lucknow Garib Rath Express (54.87 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routeing
The 12535 / 36 Lucknow Raipur Garib Rath Express runs from Lucknow NE via Kanpur Central, Banda Junction, Satna, Katni, Anuppur Junction, Bhatapara to Raipur Junction.
Traction
As the route is yet to be fully electrified, a Lucknow or Jhansi based WDM 3A locomotive [5] powers the train for its entire journey.
Rake Sharing
The 12535 / 36 Lucknow Raipur Garib Rath Express shares its rake with the 12593 / 94 Lucknow Bhopal Garibrath Express.
Operation
12535 Lucknow Raipur Garib Rath Express leaves Lucknow NE every Monday & Thursday arriving Raipur Junction the next day.
12536 Raipur Lucknow Garib Rath Express leaves Raipur Junction every Tuesday & Friday arriving Lucknow NE the next day.