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| end = [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] | | end = [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] | ||
| distance = {{convert|2175|km|0|abbr=on}} as 12611 [[Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station]] - [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] '''Garib Rath Express''', {{convert|2176|km|0|abbr=on}} as 12612 [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] - [[Chennai Central| Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station]] Garib Rath Express. | | distance = {{convert|2175|km|0|abbr=on}} as 12611 [[Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station]] - [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] '''Garib Rath Express''', {{convert|2176|km|0|abbr=on}} as 12612 [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] - [[Chennai Central|Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station]] Garib Rath Express. | ||
| journeytime = 28 hours 10 minutes as 12611 [[Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station]] - [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] Garib Rath Express, 28 hours 15 minutes as 12612 [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] [[Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station]] '''Garib Rath Express'''. | | journeytime = 28 hours 10 minutes as 12611 [[Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station]] - [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] Garib Rath Express, 28 hours 15 minutes as 12612 [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] [[Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station]] '''Garib Rath Express'''. | ||
| frequency = Once a week. 12611 [[Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station]] - [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] Garib Rath Express – Saturday. 12612 [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] - [[Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station]] Garib Rath Express – Monday. | | frequency = Once a week. 12611 [[Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station]] - [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] Garib Rath Express – Saturday. 12612 [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] - [[Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station]] Garib Rath Express – Monday. | ||
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| stock = Standard [[Indian | | stock = Standard [[Indian Railways]] [[Garib Rath]] Coaches | ||
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | | gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | ||
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The 12611 / 12 '''Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station - Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train of the [[Garib Rath]] category belonging to [[Indian Railways]] - [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station]] and [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] ([[New Delhi]]) in [[India]]. | The 12611 / 12 '''Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station - Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train of the [[Garib Rath]] category belonging to [[Indian Railways]] - [[Southern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station]] and [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] ([[New Delhi]]) in [[India]]. | ||
It operates as train number 12611 from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12612 in the reverse direction serving the seven states of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Telangana]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Delhi]]. It shares the record of being the fastest train between [[Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] and Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station along with the [[Chennai Rajdhani Express]] covering the 2176 km journey in 28 hours and 20 minutes. Now, This train is on final stage to be replaced by Humsafar Express's AC 3-Tier Coaches but as per orders by High Court, | It operates as train number 12611 from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station to Hazrat Nizamuddin and as train number 12612 in the reverse direction serving the seven states of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Telangana]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Delhi]]. It shares the record of being the fastest train between [[Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] and Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station along with the [[Chennai Rajdhani Express]] covering the 2176 km journey in 28 hours and 20 minutes. Now, This train is on final stage to be replaced by [[Humsafar Express]]'s AC 3-Tier Coaches but as per orders by High Court, this train runs with its existing [[ICF Coaches|ICF Garib Rath coaches]] and gives service to all passengers. But, Indian Railway said that only coaches of this Garib Rath will be replaced by Humsafar Express but fare will be same because of huge maintenance costs of ICF coaches of this Garib Rath Express. | ||
==Coaches== | ==Coaches== | ||
The 12611 / 12 [[Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station]] - [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] [[Garib Rath Express]] has 14 AC 3 tier & 2 End on Generator coaches. It does not carry a [[Dining car|Pantry car coach]]. | The 12611 / 12 [[Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station]] - [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] [[Garib Rath Express]] has 14 AC 3 tier & 2 End on Generator coaches. It does not carry a [[Dining car|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. | As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of [[Indian Railways]] depending on demand. | ||
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The 12612 numbered Hazrat Nizamuddin - Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 2176 kilometres in 28 hours 15 mins (77.03 km/hr). | The 12612 numbered Hazrat Nizamuddin - Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 2176 kilometres in 28 hours 15 mins (77.03 km/hr). | ||
As the average speed of the train is above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per [[Indian | As the average speed of the train is above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per [[Indian Railways]] rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge. | ||
==Routes== | ==Routes== | ||
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==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
It is hauled by a | It is hauled by a Royapuram-based WAP 7 for its entire journey. | ||
== Coach Position == | == Coach Position == | ||
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{{Railways in Northern India}} | {{Railways in Northern India}} | ||
{{Garib Rath Express}} | {{Garib Rath Express}} | ||
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[[Category:Garib Rath Express trains]] | [[Category:Garib Rath Express trains]] | ||
[[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]] | [[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]] | ||