The Indian Railways have some renowned trains like Vande Bharat Express, Namo Bharat, Rajdhani, and Shatabdi, which are known for their high-class service and state-of-the-art facilities.
IRCTC News: In India, the prices of Indian Railway tickets depend on the type of train and the facilities they are providing. Generally, the rates of AC compartments are higher than the general coaches. Notably, the fare for AC coaches in AC trains is more than double that of sleeper coaches, prompting people to choose a coach based on their budget. In this article, we are going to tell you about a train that is popularly known as the “Poor Man’s Rajdhani Express.”
The Indian Railways have some renowned trains like Vande Bharat Express, Namo Bharat, Rajdhani, and Shatabdi, which are known for their high-class service and state-of-the-art facilities. These trains remain fully booked throughout the year. Based on demand and seat availability, they operate with dynamic fares, which sometimes make their ticket prices comparable to flight tickets.
However, the train we are about to tell you about is the “cheapest train” in the country. Despite having AC coaches, its fare is the lowest. But don’t mistake the low fare for slow speed. When it comes to speed, this train gives tough competition to Vande Bharat and Rajdhani Express.
India’s Cheapest Train
- Like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Vande Bharat trains, this train is fully air-conditioned but significantly cheaper in terms of fare.
- This train is also known as the most affordable train in the country.
- India’s cheapest train title belongs to the Garib Rath.
- The fare for this fully AC-coach train is just 68 paise per kilometer, allowing passengers to travel anywhere in an AC coach at an incredibly low cost.
- Often referred to as the “Poor Man’s Rajdhani Express,” this train was introduced to provide the comfort of AC travel at an affordable price.
- The Vande Bharat Express has a top speed of 160 km/h, but currently, its average speed ranges between 66 to 96 km/h. In comparison, the Garib Rath trains run at an average speed of 70 to 75 km/h.
- The Garib Rath Express running between Chennai and Hazrat Nizamuddin in Delhi is the longest distance Garib Rath train in the country, covering a distance of 2075 km.
- This train completes the journey from Chennai to Delhi in 28 hours and 30 minutes. The fare for this train is 1500 rupees.
In 2006, this train was first introduced between Saharsa in Bihar and Amritsar. Today, it operates on 26 different routes connecting various cities. It runs on important routes such as Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Chennai, and Patna-Kolkata. The train remains crowded throughout the year, making it difficult to get a confirmed ticket.
