Kolkata–Ara Garib Rath Express

Kolkata - Ara Junction
Garib Rath Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express, Garib Rath Express
First service23 January 2008
Current operatorEastern Railways
Route
TerminiKolkata (KOAA)
Ara Junction (ARA)
Stops15
Distance travelled585 km (364 mi)
Average journey time11 hours 40 minutes as 12359 Kolkata Ara Garib Rath Express, 11 hours 0 minutes as 12360 Ara Kolkata Garib Rath Express
Service frequency3 days a week. 12359 Kolkata Ara Garib Rath Express - Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday. 12360 Ara Kolkata Garib Rath Express - Wednesday, Friday & Sunday.
Train number12359/12360
On-board services
ClassAC 3 Tier Economy
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesDedicated rake
Baggage facilitiesStorage space under berth
Technical
Rolling stockLinke-Hofmann-Busch (LHB) coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum
Route map
12359
Kolkata
Durgapura
Asansol - Jasidih
Madhupur Junction
Jasidih Junction
Jhajha
Jamui
Kiul - Patna
Mokama
Bakhtiyarpur Junction
Patna Sahib
Rajendra Nagar Terminal
Patna Junction
Danapur
12360
Ara Junction
12359 - Kolkata → Ara
12360 - Ara → Kolkata

The 12359 / 60 Kolkata–Ara Garib Rath Express is a Superfast Express train of the Garib Rath series belonging to Indian Railways - Eastern Railway zone that runs between Kolkata and Ara Junction in India. The train was extended to Ara Junction from Patna Junction.

It operates as train number 12359 from Kolkata to Ara Junction and as train number 12360 in the reverse direction serving the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand & Bihar.[1]

It is part of the Garib Rath Express series launched by the former railway minister of India, Mr. Laloo Prasad Yadav.

Coaches

The 12359/60 Kolkata Ara Garib Rath Express has 15 AC 3 Tier Economy & 2 End on Generator Coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car coach.[2]

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 12359 Kolkata Ara Garib Rath Express covers the distance of 585 km (364 mi) in 11 hours 40 mins (55.21 km/h) and in 11 hours 0 mins as 12360 Ara Kolkata Garib Rath Express (58.79 km/h).[3]

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.

Routeing

The 12359 / 60 Kolkata Ara Garib Rath Express runs from Kolkata via Durgapur, Asansol Junction, Jhajha, Mokama Junction, Rajendranagar Terminus, Patna Junction, Danapur to Ara Junction.

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, a Howrah based WAP 5, Howrah based WAP 7 or a Sealdah based WAP 7 locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.

Operation

12359 Kolkata Ara Garib Rath Express leaves Kolkata every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday arriving Patna Junction the next day.[1]

12360 Ara Kolkata Garib Rath Express leaves Ara Junction every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday arriving Kolkata the next day.

References

  1. ^ a b "Agnipath scheme: Protests continue in Bengal, blockades hit train services". The Indian Express. 19 June 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  2. ^ Desk, Editor (29 November 2024). "EASTERN RAILWAY UPGRADES KOLKATA - PATNA – KOLKATA GARIBRATH EXPRESS TO STATE-OF-THE-ART LHB RAKES". IBG News. Retrieved 3 March 2025. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ MP, Team (14 January 2025). "ROB replacement: No local trains between Sealdah & Dankuni for 4 days". www.millenniumpost.in. Retrieved 3 March 2025.