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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Bandra Terminus - Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express
| name = Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express
| image= 12909 Garib Rath Express trainbaord.jpg
| image= 12909 Garib Rath Express trainbaord.jpg
| caption =
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| operator = [[Western Railways]]
| operator = [[Western Railways]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Bandra Terminus}} '''(BDTS)'''
| start = {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} (BDTS)
| stops = 8
| stops = 8
| end = {{rws|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} '''(NZM)'''
| end = {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} (NZM)
| distance = {{convert|1367|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|1367|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 16 hours 45 minutes  
| journeytime = 16 hours 45 minutes  
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| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| autorack =
| catering = On-board Catering, <br> E-Catering
| catering = On-board catering,<br>E-catering
| observation =   
| observation =   
| entertainment =
| entertainment =
| baggage = Available
| baggage = Available
| other facilities=
| other facilities=
| stock = [[ICF Coaches]]
| stock = [[ICF coaches]]
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
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| trainnumber = 12909 / 12910
| trainnumber = 12909 / 12910
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br/>{{convert|81.96|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, <br/>{{convert|81.96|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| map = [[File:(New Delhi - Mumbai) Rajdhani Express Route map.png|290px|(New Delhi - Mumbai) Express route map]]
| map = [[File:(New Delhi - Mumbai) Rajdhani Express Route map.png|290px|(New Delhi–Mumbai) Express route map]]
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The 12909 / 12910 '''Bandra Terminus - Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express''' is a [[Express trains in India|Express]] train of the [[Garib Rath]] category belonging to [[Indian Railways]] - [[Western Railway zone]] that runs between [[Bandra Terminus]] and [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] in India.
The 12909 / 12910 '''Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express''' is a [[Express trains in India|Express]] train of the [[Garib Rath]] category belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Western Railway zone]] that runs between [[Bandra Terminus]] and {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} in India.


It operates as train number 12909 from [[Bandra Terminus]] to [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] and as train number 12910 in the reverse direction serving the states of [[Maharashtra]], [[Gujarat]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Rajasthan]] & [[Delhi]].
It operates as train number 12909 from Bandra Terminus to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12910 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Maharashtra]], [[Gujarat]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Rajasthan]] & [[Delhi]].


==Coaches==
==Coaches==


The 12909 / 10 '''Bandra Terminus - Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express''' presently has 15 AC 3 tier & 4 AC Chair Car coaches. There is 1 EOG each at both the ends.
The 12909 / 10 Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express presently has 15 AC 3 tier & 4 AC Chair Car coaches. There is 1 EOG each at both the ends.


==Service==
==Service==


The 12909 '''Bandra Terminus - Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express''' covers the distance of 1366 kilometres in 17 hours 05&nbsp;mins (81.15&nbsp;km/hr) & in 16 hours 35&nbsp;mins as 12910 '''Hazrat Nizamuddin - Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express''' (82.79&nbsp;km/hr) making it the 2nd fastest train on the Mumbai – Delhi sector, but fastest Garibrath in India.
12909 Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 1366 kilometres in 17 hours 05&nbsp;mins (81.15&nbsp;km/hr) & in 16 hours 35&nbsp;mins as 12910 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express (82.79&nbsp;km/hr) making it the 2nd fastest train on the Mumbai–Delhi sector, but fastest Garib Rath in India.
   
   
As the average speed of the train is above 55&nbsp;km/hr, as per [[Indian Railway]] rules, its fare includes a superfast surcharge.
As the average speed of the train is above 55&nbsp;km/hr, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.


==Route & Halts==
==Route & Halts==
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The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* '''{{rws|Bandra Terminus}}'''
* '''{{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}}'''
* {{rws|Borivali}}
* {{stnlnk|Borivali}}
* {{rws|Surat}}
* {{stnlnk|Surat}}
* {{rws|Vadodara Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}
* {{rws|Godhra Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Godhra Junction}}
* {{rws|Dahod}}
* {{stnlnk|Dahod}}
* {{rws|Ratlam Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Ratlam Junction}}
* {{rws|Kota Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kota Junction}}
* {{rws|Mathura Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Mathura Junction}}
* '''{{rws|Hazrat Nizamuddin}}'''
* '''{{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}}'''


==Traction==
==Traction==


Prior to February 2012, Dual traction [[WCAM 2/2P]] locos would haul the train between [[Bandra Terminus]] & [[Vadodara railway station|Vadodara Junction]] after which a [[Vadodara railway station|Vadodara]] based [[WAP 5]] locomotive would take over until [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]].
Prior to February 2012, Dual traction [[WCAM-2/2P]] locos would haul the train between Bandra Terminus & {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}} after which a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[WAP-5]] locomotive would take over until Hazrat Nizamuddin.


Western Railway completed DC Electric Conversion to AC on 5 February 2012 & it is now regularly hauled by a [[Ghaziabad railway station|Ghaziabad]] or [[Vadodara railway station|Vadodara]] based [[WAP 5]] or [[WAP 7]] locomotive for its entire journey.
Western Railway completed DC electric conversion to AC on 5 February 2012 & it is now regularly hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[WAP-5]] or [[WAP-7]] locomotive for its entire journey.


==Timings==
==Timings==


The 12909 '''Bandra Terminus - Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express''' leaves [[Bandra Terminus]] every '''Tuesday''', '''Thursday''' & '''Saturday''' at 16:35&nbsp;PM IST and reaches [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] at 09:40&nbsp;AM IST the next day.
12909 Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express leaves Bandra Terminus every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 16:35&nbsp;PM IST and reaches Hazrat Nizamuddin at 09:40&nbsp;AM IST the next day.


The 12910 '''Hazrat Nizamuddin - Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express''' leaves [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] every '''Wednesday''', '''Friday''' & '''Sunday''' at 15:35&nbsp;PM IST and reaches [[Bandra Terminus]] at 08:10&nbsp;AM IST the next day.
The 12910 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday at 15:35&nbsp;PM IST and reaches Bandra Terminus at 08:10&nbsp;AM IST the next day.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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File:Ghaziabad WAP 5.jpg|[[Ghaziabad railway station|Ghaziabad]] based [[WAP 5]] getting ready to haul the [[Garib Rath Express]]
File:Ghaziabad WAP 5.jpg|[[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad]]-based [[WAP-5]] getting ready to haul the [[Garib Rath Express]]
File:12909 Garib Rath Express - AC Chair Car coach.jpg|12909 Garib Rath Express - AC Chair Car coach
File:12909 Garib Rath Express - AC Chair Car coach.jpg|12909 Garib Rath Express – AC Chair Car coach
File:12909 Garib Rath Express - AC 3 tier coach.jpg|12909 Garib Rath Express - AC 3 tier coach
File:12909 Garib Rath Express - AC 3 tier coach.jpg|12909 Garib Rath Express – AC 3 tier coach
File:12909 Garib Rath Express at Bandra Terminus.jpg|12909 Garib Rath Express at [[Bandra Terminus]]
File:12909 Garib Rath Express at Bandra Terminus.jpg|12909 Garib Rath Express at Bandra Terminus
File:12909 Garib Rath Express - EOG car.jpg|12909 Garib Rath Express - EOG car
File:12909 Garib Rath Express - EOG car.jpg|12909 Garib Rath Express – EOG car


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==Sister Trains==
==Sister trains==
* [[August Kranti Rajdhani Express]]
* [[August Kranti Rajdhani Express]]
* [[Bandra Terminus Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Superfast Express]]
* [[Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Superfast Express]]
* [[Bandra Terminus Hazrat Nizamuddin Yuva Express]]
* [[Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Yuva Express]]
* [[Delhi Sarai Rohilla Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express]]
* [[Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express]]
* [[Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Express]]
* [[Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin AC Express]]
* [[Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express]]
* [[Maharashtra Sampark Kranti Express]]
* [[Mumbai New Delhi Duronto Express]]
* [[Mumbai–New Delhi Duronto Express]]
* [[Mumbai Rajdhani Express]]
* [[Mumbai Rajdhani Express]]
* [[Mumbai CSMT Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express]]
* [[Mumbai CSMT–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express]]


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{{Railways in Northern India}}
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{{Garib Rath Express}}
{{Garib Rath Express}}


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[[Category:Delhi–Mumbai trains]]
[[Category:Delhi–Mumbai trains]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2007]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2007]]

Latest revision as of 02:00, 8 July 2021

Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express
12909 Garib Rath Express trainbaord.jpg
Overview
Service typeExpress, Garib Rath
First service22 February 2007; 18 years ago (2007-02-22)
Current operator(s)Western Railways
Route
StartBandra Terminus (BDTS)
Stops8
EndHazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Distance travelled1,367 km (849 mi)
Average journey time16 hours 45 minutes
Service frequencyTri-weekly
Train number(s)12909 / 12910
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier, AC Chair Car
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockICF coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
81.96 km/h (51 mph) average including halts
Route map
(New Delhi–Mumbai) Express route map

The 12909 / 12910 Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express is a Express train of the Garib Rath category belonging to Indian Railways – Western Railway zone that runs between Bandra Terminus and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India.

It operates as train number 12909 from Bandra Terminus to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12910 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan & Delhi.

Coaches[edit]

The 12909 / 10 Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express presently has 15 AC 3 tier & 4 AC Chair Car coaches. There is 1 EOG each at both the ends.

Service[edit]

12909 Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 1366 kilometres in 17 hours 05 mins (81.15 km/hr) & in 16 hours 35 mins as 12910 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express (82.79 km/hr) making it the 2nd fastest train on the Mumbai–Delhi sector, but fastest Garib Rath in India.

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

Route & Halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Traction[edit]

Prior to February 2012, Dual traction WCAM-2/2P locos would haul the train between Bandra Terminus & Vadodara Junction after which a Vadodara-based WAP-5 locomotive would take over until Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Western Railway completed DC electric conversion to AC on 5 February 2012 & it is now regularly hauled by a Ghaziabad or Vadodara-based WAP-5 or WAP-7 locomotive for its entire journey.

Timings[edit]

12909 Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express leaves Bandra Terminus every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 16:35 PM IST and reaches Hazrat Nizamuddin at 09:40 AM IST the next day.

The 12910 Hazrat Nizamuddin–Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday at 15:35 PM IST and reaches Bandra Terminus at 08:10 AM IST the next day.

Gallery[edit]

  • Ghaziabad-based WAP-5 getting ready to haul the Garib Rath Express

    Ghaziabad-based WAP-5 getting ready to haul the Garib Rath Express

  • 12909 Garib Rath Express – AC Chair Car coach

    12909 Garib Rath Express – AC Chair Car coach

  • 12909 Garib Rath Express – AC 3 tier coach

    12909 Garib Rath Express – AC 3 tier coach

  • 12909 Garib Rath Express at Bandra Terminus

    12909 Garib Rath Express at Bandra Terminus

  • 12909 Garib Rath Express – EOG car

    12909 Garib Rath Express – EOG car

References[edit]

  • "GARIBRATH & YUVA TRAIN LIST". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 30 May 2014. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  • Salil Panikkaveettil. "get pnr predictions for train 12909 NZM GARIB RATH". pnr.me. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  • "Over charging food on garib rath train no 12909 - Grahak Seva". Archived from the original on 23 April 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2014.

External links[edit]

Sister trains[edit]

Template:Garib Rath Express

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