Indian Railways has given a big gift to the people of Jharkhand. In early 2025, Railways started 10 new trains to connect Jharkhand and other parts of the country. Many of these trains will provide convenient and affordable services like Garib Rath Express. This step has been taken to promote passengers’ convenience and regional connectivity. Let us get detailed information about these new trains and poor Rath Express in this article.
Overview of new train services
A brief description of these new trains is given in the table below:
| Speciality | Description |
| Total new trains | 10 |
| Main routes | Ranchi-Amritsar, Ayodhya, Banaras, etc. |
| Poor Rath Trains | Special for Jharkhand and Bihar |
| Coach type | 3AC, General, Chair-car |
| Rent | Cheap and economical |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h |
| Launching date | January 2025 |
Garib Rath Express: A affordable travel option
Garib Rath Express is a special service of Indian Railways, which was launched in 2006 by the then Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav. Its purpose was to provide AC travel experience in low fares. Garib Rath trains play an important role in connecting areas like Jharkhand and Bihar.
Characteristics of poor chariots
- Cheap travel: Poor chariot fare is about 40% less than normal 3AC coaches.
- More berths: A coach has 78 to 81 berths.
- High speed: The maximum speed is up to 130 km/h.
- Facilities: Basic facilities such as AC class, but services such as food and bed are not included.
Jharkhand gets new trains
These new trains will improve the regional connectivity as well as facilitate the journey for the passengers of Jharkhand. Apart from Garib Rath Express, other superfasts and general trains are also included.
Major new trains running from Jharkhand
- Ranchi-Amritsar Garib Rath: This train will connect Jharkhand to Punjab.
- Ranchi-Ayodhya Superfast: Direct access to religious places.
- Ranchi-Banaras Express: Special for passengers going to Varanasi.
- Ranchi-Lucknow Intercity: Easy journey to the capital of Uttar Pradesh.
Importance of new trains
Passenger facility
- General ticket facility for passengers without reservation.
- New routes connecting major cities.
regional Development
- Better access to tourist destinations.
- Increase in business activities.
Poor Rath: Upgradation of old compartments
The Railway Board has decided to replace the old ICF coaches of poor chariot trains with AC3 Economy Coach based on state -of -the -art LHB platform. This will not only make the journey more comfortable but will also increase security.
Features of new coaches
- 80 berths in each compartment.
- Better ventilation and modern design.
- There is no change in fares.
Schedule and routes of new trains
These trains will be operated on different days of the week. For example:
- Ranchi-Amritsar Garib Rath: Three days a week will last.
- Dhanbad-Jayanagar Garib Rath: Four days a week will be operated.
Stagnation at major stations
These trains will stop at major stations, such as:
- Kanpur Central
- Prayagraj junction
- Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Junction
- Darbhanga
- Latehar
Poor Rath: Cheap and fast journey
Garib Rath Express is an ideal option for passengers who want to travel long distances but avoid expensive options. Its fare is much lower than the general AC class, making it accessible to the general public.
Disclaimer
This article is based on available information. If you are planning to use these trains or services, please get official confirmation from the Railways.
This gift of new trains will definitely prove to be a major relief for passengers from Jharkhand and surrounding areas.
