The 12187 / 12188 Jabalpur–Mumbai CSMT Garib Rath Express is a tri-weekly AC-Train service offered by West Central Railway, Which is running between Jabalpur in eastern Madhya Pradesh and Mumbai CSMT in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Number and nomenclature The numbers provided for JABALPUR GARIB RATH EXPRESS are 12187 (Jabalpur–Mumbai) and 12188 (Mumbai– Jabalpur)
These train numbers were earlier referred for Rewanchal Express which was used to go via in Madhya Pradesh. Later on the train via Itarsi was cancelled and the number was allotted for JABALPUR GARIB RATH EXPRESS.
The name itself signifies the meaning – The Poor Chariot. The service was introduced and extension was proposed by Lalu Prasad Yadav (former railway minister) in year 2008 without its inauguration. Later it was inaugurated in year 2009 and again its extension until Allahabad was announced in Rail Budget 2010 but it is not yet implemented due to violent protest against the extension at Jabalpur.violent protest against the extension
Traction earlier was WCAM-3. now The train is hauled by a Itarsi Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Jabalpur to Mumbai CSMT and vice versa.
Coaches
earlier was ICF coach, since ICF Garib Rath rake are discontinued in 2024. The train now has 20 LHB coaches and most of them are of 18 AC 3 Tier & 2 EoG cum SLR.
Route & halts
References
Garibrath Express Announced between JBP - MCST Indian Railways
External links Jabalpur–Mumbai Garibrath Express Time Table Violent Protest Against Extension to Allahabad Derailment near Kalyan, Mumbai MP HC's notice against BJP MP for damaging railway property