In this video I have shown you the 12517 Kolkata (KOAA) - Guwahati (GHY) Garibrath Express. Hauled by #11257 WDM-3D Alco of Howrah (HWH) Shed. The train is entering at its last destination Guwahati.

About this train :-
Garibrath refers to the "Chariot of the poor"and the train was introduced on 2005.These train consists of AC 3-Tier Sleepers with the side berth having 3 berths and thus it is called a 3 AC Economy.

The Kolkata-Guwahati Garib Rath Express is a bi-weekly superfast Garib Rath Express, that runs between Guwahati (GHY) to Kolkata (KOAA), operated by NF Railway zone of Indian Railway. It falls into the category of Garib Rath type trains. The rakes of this train belong to NF Railway and this is the only Garib Rath of the zone.

The train numbered as 12517/12518. The 12517 departs from Kolkata (KOAA) terminus on every Thursday and Sunday at 21:40 and arrives Guwahati every Friday and Monday at 15:40. The train stops at Bandel Jn, Katwa, Azimganj, Malda Town, Kishengunj, New Jalpaiguri, New Alipurduar, Kokrajhar, New Bongaigaon, Goalpara Town en route Guwahati. It covers a distance of 1,027 kilometres (638 mi) in 18 hours with an average moving speed of 59 kilometres per hour (37 mph).

The train consists of 10 Garib Rath three tier AC coaches and two Generator Car. Total number of coaches is 12.

The train is hauled by diesel loco for the entire journey. Usual links are WDM3D from HWH or WDM 3A from Andal/HWH/MLDT/BWN shed. The train has received a good patronage and is considered as an important train for the route.But, Now WDP-4D From HWH is onlink/Regular link of this train.

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