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The 12215 / 12216 '''Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train of the [[Garib Rath]] category belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Northern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Delhi Sarai Rohilla}} and {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} in India. It has [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad]]-based [[WAP-5]] which pulls train up to 120 kmph, or it is also hauled by [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva]]-based [[WDM-3D]] or [[WDM-3A]].
The 12215 / 12216 '''Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train of the [[Garib Rath]] category belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[Northern Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Delhi Sarai Rohilla}} and {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} in India. It has [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad]]-based [[WAP-5]] which pulls train up to 120 kmph.


It operates as train number 12215 from Delhi Sarai Rohilla to Bandra Terminus and as train number 12216 in the reverse direction serving the state of [[Delhi]], [[Haryana]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Gujarat]] & [[Maharashtra]].
It operates as train number 12215 from Delhi Sarai Rohilla to Bandra Terminus and as train number 12216 in the reverse direction, serving the state of [[Delhi]], [[Haryana]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Gujarat]] & [[Maharashtra]].


When the train was introduced, it ran only up to {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}} being subsequently extended to Delhi Sarai Rohilla.
When the train was introduced, it ran only up to {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}} being subsequently extended to Delhi Sarai Rohilla.
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==Service==
==Service==


The 12215 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 1431 kilometres in 22 hours 50&nbsp;mins (63&nbsp;km/hr).<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/timetable/delhi-sarai-rohilla-bandra-terminus-garib-rath-express-12215/7558/350/303| title=12215/Delhi Sarai Rohilla - Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref>
* The 12215 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 1431 kilometres in 22 hours 50&nbsp;mins (63&nbsp;km/hr).<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/timetable/delhi-sarai-rohilla-bandra-terminus-garib-rath-express-12215/7558/350/303| title=12215/Delhi Sarai Rohilla - Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref>
* The 12216 Bandra Terminus–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 1431 kilometres in 23 hours 30&nbsp;mins (61&nbsp;km/hr).<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-mumbai-bandra-t-delhi-sarai-rohilla-garib-rath-express-12216/7557/303/350| title=12216/Bandra Terminus - Delhi Sarai Rohilla Garib Rath Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref>


The 12216 Bandra Terminus–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 1431 kilometres in 23 hours 30&nbsp;mins (61&nbsp;km/hr).<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-mumbai-bandra-t-delhi-sarai-rohilla-garib-rath-express-12216/7557/303/350| title=12216/Bandra Terminus - Delhi Sarai Rohilla Garib Rath Express| website=India Rail Info}}</ref>
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 Express trains in India|Superfast]] surcharge. Sometimes it also touches 120 kmph, with [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[WAP-5]]
 
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 Express trains in India|Superfast]] surcharge. Sometimes it also touches 120 kmph, with [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[WAP-5]]


==Coaches==
==Coaches==
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Earlier, before 1 October 2015, this train was hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Tughlakabad|Tughlakabad]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] locomotive end to end.
Earlier, before 1 October 2015, this train was hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Tughlakabad|Tughlakabad]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] locomotive end to end.


The train is now hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[WAP-5]] / [[WAP-7]] locomotive between {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} and {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}} handing over to a Tughlakabad-based [[WDP-4B]] / [[WDP-4D]] / [[WDM-3A]] locomotive which hauls the train for the remainder of its journey until Delhi Sarai Rohilla.
The train is now hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara]]-based [[WAP-5]] / [[WAP-7]] locomotive between {{stnlnk|Bandra Terminus}} and Delhi Sarai Rohilla.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2008]]
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 2008]]
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Revision as of 12:51, 4 February 2022

Delhi Sarai Rohill–Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast, Garib Rath
LocaleDelhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat & Maharashtra
First service5 February 2008; 18 years ago (2008-02-05)
Current operator(s)Northern Railways
Route
StartDelhi Sarai Rohilla (DEE)
Stops17
EndBandra Terminus (BDTS)
Distance travelled1,433 km (890 mi)
Average journey time22 hours 50 minutes as 12215
23 hours 30 minutes as 12216
Service frequency4 days a week.
Train number(s)12215 / 12216
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 tier, AC 2 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Technical
Rolling stockICF coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed120 km/h (75 mph) maximum,
63 km/h (39 mph) average including halts
Route map
Garib Rath Express (Mumbai Bandra–Delhi Sarai Rohilla) route map

The 12215 / 12216 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express is a Superfast Express train of the Garib Rath category belonging to Indian RailwaysNorthern Railway zone that runs between Delhi Sarai Rohilla and Bandra Terminus in India. It has Vadodara or Ghaziabad-based WAP-5 which pulls train up to 120 kmph.

It operates as train number 12215 from Delhi Sarai Rohilla to Bandra Terminus and as train number 12216 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat & Maharashtra.

When the train was introduced, it ran only up to Jaipur Junction being subsequently extended to Delhi Sarai Rohilla.

Service

  • The 12215 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 1431 kilometres in 22 hours 50 mins (63 km/hr).[1]
  • The 12216 Bandra Terminus–Delhi Sarai Rohilla Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 1431 kilometres in 23 hours 30 mins (61 km/hr).[2]

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge. Sometimes it also touches 120 kmph, with Ghaziabad or Vadodara-based WAP-5

Coaches

The 12215 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express presently has 19 AC 3 tier coaches along with 2 EOG coaches. It does not have a pantry car. it has 21 coaches which is equal to Bandra Terminus–Hazrat Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express and Mumbai Rajdhani Express

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways, depending on demand.

COACH COMPOSITION

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
EOG G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 G7 G8 G9 G10 G11 G12 G13 G14 G15 G16 G17 G18 G19 EOG

Route & Halts

The 12215 / 12216 Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express runs from Delhi Sarai Rohilla via Gurgaon, Rewari Junction, Jaipur Junction, Ajmer Junction, Abu Road, Palanpur Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Nadiad Junction, Vadodara Junction, Surat, Borivali to Bandra Terminus and vice versa.

Schedule

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
12215 DEE Delhi Sarai Rohilla 09:20 AM Mon,Tue,Thus,Sat Bandra Terminus 08:10 AM Sun,Tue,Wed,Fri
12216 BDTS Bandra Terminus 12:45 PM Sun,Tue,Wed,Fri Delhi Sarai Rohilla 12:15 PM Mon,Wed,Thu,Sat

Traction

Earlier, before 1 October 2015, this train was hauled by a Tughlakabad-based WDM-3A locomotive end to end.

The train is now hauled by a Vadodara-based WAP-5 / WAP-7 locomotive between Bandra Terminus and Delhi Sarai Rohilla.

Gallery

References

  1. "12215/Delhi Sarai Rohilla - Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express". India Rail Info.
  2. "12216/Bandra Terminus - Delhi Sarai Rohilla Garib Rath Express". India Rail Info.

External links

Sister trains

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